Electrical Engineer

Sayres Defense • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Sayres is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team with subject-matter expertise on technical and engineering efforts for assigned hulls, including T-AGOS, T-AO, T-ATS, NGLS, T-ARC, and service craft. The role is based in Washington, DC and may offer remote and/or hybrid work arrangements at the customer’s discretion.

The engineer supports electrical-system work across ship concept and feasibility studies, contract and detail design, construction, in-service modifications, installations, testing, and special studies. The position includes designing and analyzing ship power-distribution systems, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and helping ensure system integration, safety, reliability, performance, and compliance with applicable standards. The engineer also provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior electrical engineers.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, at least seven years of ship-design and construction experience, and an active SECRET clearance verifiable in DISS or the ability to obtain an interim SECRET clearance. The anticipated salary range is $110,000 to $150,000 per year; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, work arrangement, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least seven years of design experience specific to ship design and construction.
• Experience developing work packages, in-service modifications, detail-design drawings and analyses, and implementing ABS and military specifications and requirements.
• Experience with 3D modeling and/or ship-system integration.
• Familiarity with integrated plant design, including medium-voltage AC, electrical propulsion, and pulsed loads, in accordance with ABS and IEEE 45 standards.
• Familiarity with developing one-line diagrams and protection-feature analyses, including arc-flash, subtransient, and system-harmonic analyses.
• Familiarity with switchboard and breaker design, power management, and safety and control features.
• Experience conducting and developing a failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Familiarity with energy-storage systems and lithium-battery-powered systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-relations skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Active SECRET clearance verifiable in DISS, or ability to obtain an interim SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Ability to develop and design electrical-system products with skill in interfacing design toward producibility.
• Knowledge of contract documentation and experience reading contract data.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA ship specification requirements and processes.
• Familiarity with requirements for ABS DPS and R2 notations.

Responsibilities

• Support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team with technical and engineering expertise for assigned hulls.
• Conduct analysis and contribute to concept and feasibility studies for electrical systems on ships, boats, and craft.
• Collaborate in contract design, detail design, and construction activities to support effective electrical-system integration.
• Participate in in-service ship design and engineering activities, including maintenance and upgrades.
• Support shipboard electrical-system installations and ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements.
• Conduct special studies addressing electrical-system challenges and opportunities in shipbuilding.
• Design and analyze ship power-distribution systems, considering safety, redundancy, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems with other ship systems.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety regulations and standards throughout the shipbuilding process.
• Support shipboard testing of electrical systems and verify performance and functionality.
• Develop strategies to optimize electrical-system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.
• Mentor junior electrical engineers and provide technical guidance.

Benefits

• Employees can develop personally and professionally in an atmosphere intended to help them realize their potential while exceeding customer expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior