Senior Marine Electrical Engineer – Naval Systems Lead

Serco; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime Engineering Operation in Arlington, VA, supporting design of ships and ship systems for Navy programs and commercial customers.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality electrical designs on schedule. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Marine Engineering, 10+ years of marine electrical design experience, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of marine electrical system design experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV power, switchboards, transformers, UPS, and propulsion electrical systems.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ABS, Lloyd’s Register and related marine standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of marine electrical systems from concept through construction, including power generation and distribution (LV/HV), switchboards, transformers, UPS, propulsion and control systems.
• Produce and review electrical design documentation, schematics, load analyses, and equipment specifications.
• Provide project cost and schedule estimates.
• Ensure compliance with marine and offshore standards and class rules.
• Support 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.

Skills

DoD clearance

Electrical design

Marine electrical systems

Team leadership

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Marine Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office 2010

MATLAB

Simulink

Simulink Coder

PLC programming

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime Engineering Operation in Arlington, VA, supporting design of ships and ship systems for Navy programs and commercial customers.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality electrical designs on schedule. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Marine Engineering, 10+ years of marine electrical design experience, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.