Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer, Facilities

Bath Iron Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to oversee the electrical infrastructure across multiple facilities. This role involves providing technical support, planning, and maintenance strategies for electrical power distribution systems. You will work closely with Electricians and Mechanics, ensuring reliability for current and future needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with experience in capital improvement projects and troubleshooting. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in electrical systems management, and make a significant impact on operational success.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required with 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and relevant codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical infrastructure and provide technical support.
• Develop maintenance strategies and liaise with vendors.

Skills

Electrical Power Distribution

Troubleshooting

Effective Communication

Project Management

Plant Maintenance

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

ETAP Software

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Computerized Numerical Controls (CNC)

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This candidate will have responsibility and cognizance of BIW's electrical infrastructure at multiple facilities and provide technical support, planning, design, monitoring, maintenance strategy, and repair support of the plant electrical power distribution systems to ensure its reliability for both current and future needs. This position will work on the Facilities Department’s Engineering Team charged with providing technical support and guidance to Electricians and Mechanics in the field. In this role, the candidate will be involved in capital improvement project scope development, developing maintenance strategy for new/installed systems, and liaison with vendors and CMP for technical support. This position will review designs for new substations; upgrades to existing substations; switchgear and other electrical equipment layout and specifications; power distribution; lighting; and grounding. This position will serve as the primary resource for technicians in the field performing troubleshooting and repair of our infrastructure’s power distribution systems.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• BS in Electrical Engineering required. Experience in Electrical Power Distribution strongly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred; other certificates or licenses are a plus.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and applicable local, state, and federal codes.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical/electronics work experience in an industrial/commercial setting.
• Experience with ETAP Software modeling and performing simulations is a plus.
• Experience with Distributed Control System (DCS) and Computerized Numerical Controls (CNC) is a plus.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) and A/C, D/C variable speed drives is a plus.
• Ability to develop and provide support for Facilities maintenance & projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Plant maintenance experience within a manufacturing facility is a plus.
• PC skills mandatory (Microsoft Office experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.