Senior Electrical Engineer—Marine Systems & Project Lead

Birdon America, Inc.; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon America, Inc. in Elmwood, LA seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead a small team on naval electrical design for the Waterways program. You will work with the Systems Design Manager to develop, integrate, and test designs, ensuring alignment with ABS/ABYC standards and contract requirements.

The role covers design reviews, supplier coordination, and transition to production, with strong emphasis on schedule and budget adherence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in navigation, communication, power generation, and control & alarm systems.
• Experience leading small teams of engineers and managing project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small SWBS section team and coordinate design reviews with Systems Design Manager.
• Develop NX 3D models and 2D drawings; release drawings into Teamcenter.
• Develop engineering deliverables and manage interfaces with sub-contractors and vendors.
• Ensure designs meet ABS/ABYC standards and participate in gate reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, DDR/CDR).

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Systems Integration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

AutoCAD

Job description

Birdon America, Inc. in Elmwood, LA seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead a small team on naval electrical design for the Waterways program. You will work with the Systems Design Manager to develop, integrate, and test designs, ensuring alignment with ABS/ABYC standards and contract requirements.

The role covers design reviews, supplier coordination, and transition to production, with strong emphasis on schedule and budget adherence in a fast-paced environment.