Senior Naval Electrical Engineer — Lead Shipboard Systems

Serco; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees support defense, citizen services, and transportation across 100+ sites.

Serco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO) in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on designing ships and ship systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality maritime electrical solutions for Navy and commercial customers.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or marine engineering.
• 10+ years in marine electrical systems design with a professional engineering firm, shipyard, or marine electrical contractor.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of marine electrical systems from concept design through construction, including power generation and distribution, switchboards, transformers, UPS, propulsion and thruster systems, automation and monitoring.
• Produce and review electrical design documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, load analyses and cable schedules.
• Provide project cost and schedule estimates.
• Ensure compliance with marine standards and class rules (IEC, IEEE, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register).
• Support project execution through FAT, SAT, commissioning, and sea trials.
• Mentor junior engineers and 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 ship checks and design reviews.

Skills

Marine electrical systems design

DoD security clearance

MATLAB/Simulink

PLC programming

Electrical drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or marine engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLC programming

Job description

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees support defense, citizen services, and transportation across 100+ sites.

Serco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO) in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on designing ships and ship systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality maritime electrical solutions for Navy and commercial customers.