Senior Naval Electrical Engineer — Lead Shipboard Systems

Serco

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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