Senior Naval Marine Electrical Engineer

Serco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of marine electrical systems for naval and commercial ships. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to produce compliant, high‑quality electrical designs and documentation, supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning and sea trials while mentoring junior engineers.

U.S. Citizenship required; DoD Secret clearance capability is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in marine electrical systems design.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of marine electrical systems from concept to construction.
• Produce and review electrical design documentation (single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules).
• Provide project cost and schedule estimates.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register; NAVSEA/solas rules.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and sea trials.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interface with clients, shipyards, vendors, and classification societies.
• Travel ~10% for shipchecks and design reviews.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Marine electrical systems

Electrical engineering

MATLAB

Simulink

PLC programming

Schematic/diagram skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or marine engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

AutoCAD/0th

Job description

Serco Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of marine electrical systems for naval and commercial ships. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to produce compliant, high‑quality electrical designs and documentation, supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning and sea trials while mentoring junior engineers.

U.S. Citizenship required; DoD Secret clearance capability is essential.