Electrical Engineer I, Life Cycle Engineering

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

5h•$69,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Life Cycle Engineering Department supports the design, construction, and testing of in-service Navy DDG 51 and DDG 1000 surface combatants in multiple locations around the world. The DDG 51 Engineering team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the engineering and design of Electrical Power and Lighting systems for Ship Alterations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the Electrical Engineer I ensures compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards while coordinating with key stakeholders to meet overall milestones. The role includes responding to Functional Engineering Analysis Requests, conducting GSO-compliant power analyses for ship alterations, integrating new equipment into shipboard power designs, and performing calculations, modeling, and simulation to validate compliance with Navy requirements. The engineer also defines circuit protection, models breaker coordination, develops electric plant load analyses, reviews design drawings and models, and prepares supporting documentation. The position works with engineering peers, detail design teammates, and Navy sponsors and counterparts on special studies, ship changes, and technical issues.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
0 to 1 years of engineering experience.
Fundamental understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems and components.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret diagrams, schematics, and blueprints/drawings.
Demonstrated positive attitude toward participation in a team environment and ability to function as a contributing engineering team member.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Broad knowledge of and experience with computer systems including Excel, Word, and Adobe.
Ability to obtain a government security clearance; must be a US Citizen and able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with design of power distribution systems for marine and military systems.
Familiarity with mechanical system controls.
Familiarity with design of US Naval Combatants and Navy requirements, including ship specifications, General Specifications for Overhaul, and Mil-specifications, for power system design and analysis.
Ability to critically assess technical problems, evaluate potential options, and develop a solution with limited information.
Familiarity with CAD systems and databases.
Knowledge of power generation and distribution control systems.
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with competing priorities.
Experience with database programs and Paladin DesignBase 6 software.

Responsibilities

Take personal responsibility for safety by identifying and mitigating hazards.
Ensure practices and processes are executed safely, communicate safety concerns, and model safe behaviors.
Respond to Functional Engineering Analysis Requests, including performing GSO-compliant power analyses for ship alterations and providing direction to detail design to meet Navy requirements.
Integrate new equipment into shipboard power designs.
Perform calculations, modeling, and simulation of electrical power designs using in-house and/or external engineering applications to validate compliance with Navy requirements, and prepare documentation.
Define circuit protection sized for equipment and motor controller relays according to Navy requirements.
Model breaker coordination, develop electric plant load analyses, and prepare documentation.
Review design drawings and models for functional issues and provide comments and direction to detail design teammates.
Participate in special studies and projects with peers and Navy sponsors to evaluate ship changes, including replacement of obsolescent equipment, modernization of ship systems, or development of new capabilities.
Interface with detail design teammates and Navy counterparts to resolve technical issues and develop appropriate correspondence.