Electrical Engineer

Sayres Defense•Washington, DC

4d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Sayres is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team in Washington, DC. The engineer will provide subject-matter expertise for technical and engineering efforts on assigned hulls, including T-AGOS, T-AO, T-ATS, NGLS, T-ARC, and service craft. Remote and/or hybrid work arrangements may be available at the customer's discretion. The role covers electrical engineering work across ship concept and feasibility studies, contract and detail design, construction, in-service engineering, shipboard installation and testing, and special studies. The engineer will design and analyze shipboard power distribution and related systems, promote safe and reliable operation, and coordinate electrical-system integration with other engineering disciplines. The position also includes mentoring and technical guidance for junior electrical engineers. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least seven years of ship design and construction design experience, and an active SECRET clearance verifiable in DISS or the ability to obtain an interim SECRET clearance. The anticipated annual salary range is $110,000 to $150,000; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and other relevant factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least seven years of design experience specific to ship design and construction, including development of work packages, in-service modifications, detail design drawings and analysis, implementation of ABS and military specifications and requirements, 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, Arc Flash, subtransient, and system-harmonics analyses, as well as switchboard and breaker design, power management, and safety and control features.
Experience conducting and developing a failure mode effect 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 attention to design interfacing for 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 on 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 of electrical systems.
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.
Implement strategies to improve electrical-system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior electrical engineers.