Senior Marine Electrical Engineer - Naval Systems Leader

Serco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Maritime Engineering Operation, supporting the design of ships and ship systems. The role requires obtaining a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a strong background in marine electrical design and regulatory standards.

Based in Arlington, VA, you will lead multi-disciplinary efforts, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients and shipyards to deliver compliant, high-quality maritime electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, marine engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in marine electrical system design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power generation and distribution, LV/HV, switchboards, transformers, UPS, and emergency power systems.
• Experience with regulatory standards (IEC, IEEE, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register) and class rules.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink Coder, and PLC programming.
• Ability to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of marine electrical systems from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review electrical design documentation: single-line diagrams, schematics, load analyses, cable schedules.
• Provide project cost and schedule estimates.
• Ensure compliance with marine and offshore standards and class rules (IEC, IEEE, DNV, ABS, LR).
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Marine Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Simulink Coder

PLC programming

MS Office

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Maritime Engineering Operation, supporting the design of ships and ship systems. The role requires obtaining a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a strong background in marine electrical design and regulatory standards.

Based in Arlington, VA, you will lead multi-disciplinary efforts, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients and shipyards to deliver compliant, high-quality maritime electrical solutions.