Senior Marine Electrical Engineer for Naval Ship Systems

Serco

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Serco seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO) at our Arlington, VA location. You will lead design of marine electrical systems, including power distribution, propulsion batteries, automation, and monitoring, working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, on-schedule designs for Navy and commercial customers.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance eligibility, a relevant engineering degree, and 10+ years in marine electrical design,

Qualifications

Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in the design of marine electrical systems with a PE firm, shipyard, or marine electrical contractor.
Broad knowledge of electrical engineering design principles.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook), MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink Coder (Real-Time Workshop), and PLC programming.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards such as 46 CFR; ABS; SOLAS; IEEE Std. 45; IMO; IEC; NEC; and other applicable rules and regulations.
Experience writing requirements and drafting Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Instructions.
Ability to review and develop project work, quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications, completeness, and constructability.
Sound oral and written communications skills.
Ability to work efficiently with limited or no supervision.
The ability to travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and specification of marine electrical systems from concept design, through detailed design and construction, including Power generation and distribution (LV/HV), Switchboards, transformers, UPS, and emergency power systems, Propulsion and thruster electrical systems, Automation, control, and monitoring systems.
Produce and review electrical design documentation, including Single-line diagrams, schematics, load analyses, and cable schedules, Equipment specifications and technical requisitions.
Provide project cost and schedule estimates.
Ensure compliance with relevant marine and offshore standards and class rules (e.g., IEC, IEEE, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register).
Support project execution through FAT, SAT, commissioning, and sea trials.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Collaborate with mechanical, naval architecture, and software teams.
Interface with clients, shipyards, vendors, and classification societies.
Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Travel occasionally for shipchecks, and shipyard/customer Design Reviews.
Ensure health, safety, and environmental issues are prioritized.