Electrical Engineer

Sayres Defense•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Sayres is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team, providing subject-matter expertise for technical and engineering efforts on assigned hulls, including T-AGOS, T-AO, T-ATS, NGLS, T-ARC, and Service Craft. The position is based in Mobile, Alabama, and may offer remote and/or hybrid work arrangements at the customer's discretion. Candidates must have a current SECRET clearance verifiable in DISS or be able to obtain an interim SECRET clearance. The Electrical Engineer contributes to ship electrical-system analysis, design, integration, installation, testing, maintenance, and upgrades. The role also includes mentorship and technical guidance for junior electrical engineers. The anticipated salary range is $90,000 to $130,000 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 in 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; protection feature analyses; arc-flash, subtransient, and system-harmonics analyses; 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, experience reading contract data, and 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 electrical-system maintenance and upgrades.
Support shipboard electrical-system installations and ensure compliance with safety standards 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.
Collaborate 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 their performance and functionality.
Implement strategies to optimize electrical-system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior electrical engineers.