Senior Electrical Engineer — Remote Maritime Lead

Vard Marine Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Work from Home options

Health & Wellness subsidy

Additional paid time off

Profit sharing and merit bonuses

Job summary

Vard Marine Inc. is seeking an experienced senior engineer to design and review electrical and control systems for specialized vessels. You will supervise engineers, manage supplier docs, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role may include project management responsibilities, with a focus on quality, budgeting, and timely delivery of complex maritime projects. Strong English communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: recognized Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Post-graduation experience: typically 10+ years.
• Engineering knowledge and software proficiency as required for position objectives.
• Professional Engineer designation preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Classification Society Rules and Regulation is required.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review concept and detail design of ship electrical and control systems.
• Review equipment and installation specifications.
• Oversee testing, commissioning procedures.
• Correspond with Classification Societies and respond to queries.
• Review supplier documents and comments.
• Supervise engineers and designers including mentoring and task assignment.
• Lead design checks to meet quality control requirements.
• May act as Project Manager within larger projects.
• Liaise with clients and build trusting relationships.
• Prepare and present client reports in face-to-face meetings.
• Provide technical support to business development and sales efforts.
• Assist with technical propulsion preparation.
• Lead functional groups (e.g., quality, technical groups).
• Ensure clear communication and budget/deadline adherence.
• Develop policies within disciplines or assigned groups.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Professional Engineer

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer designation preferred

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Vard Marine Inc. is seeking an experienced senior engineer to design and review electrical and control systems for specialized vessels. You will supervise engineers, manage supplier docs, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role may include project management responsibilities, with a focus on quality, budgeting, and timely delivery of complex maritime projects. Strong English communication and leadership are essential for success.