Marine Electrical Engineer

Elliott Bay Design Group LLC•Seattle, WA

10d•$48 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the future of maritime design! Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our collaborative team and help develop innovative vessels and practical engineering solutions for clients across the United States. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and a passion for solving complex design challenges. Experience in naval architecture, marine structural engineering, or another related discipline is a valuable plus.

Requirements

Minimum eight years of experience within the maritime industry, providing electrical design support.
Bachelor of Science degree from ABET accredited curriculum.
Professional Engineer's License (PE) preferred or plans to become licensed.
Must have strong knowledge of marine construction, ship repair, safety standards, and regulatory frameworks, with proven capability in shipyard and marine operations.
AutoCAD and MS Office Skills.
Ability to perform onsite ship inspections.
Maintain membership with SNAME, ASME, ASCE, or IEEE.
Experience in vessel system design including power distribution, lighting, receptacle layouts, and DC power systems with minimal oversight.
Experience in integrating vendor provided systems into overall vessel design including electric propulsion, alarm and monitoring, internal communications, fire detection, navigation and external communication, and navigation light systems, with minimal oversight.
Conceptual understanding of marine mechanical systems including fluid handling, mechanical propulsion components, hydraulics, and HVAC.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with solid reasoning.
Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret data and develop design solutions.
Proficient in technical research, reporting, and clear written communication.
Effective team player who can also work independently.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to present technical ideas clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in naval architecture, marine structural engineering, or another related discipline is a valuable plus.
Familiarity with Rhino is favorable.

Responsibilities

Design, evaluate, and integrate electrical and electronic systems for marine vessels including power generation, propulsion, lighting, navigation, and communication systems.
Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable marine regulations and standards (e.g., CFRs, IMO, ABS, DNV, IEC, SOLAS).
Serve projects for both new vessel design and existing vessel refurbishment and modifications.
Lead root-cause analysis and diagnostics for complex electrical system issues on new builds and existing vessels.
Develop and implement corrective actions, upgrades, and system optimizations.
Collaborate with naval architects, mechanical engineers, shipbuilders, and third-party vendors.
Prepare project documentation including specifications, schematics, reports, and progress updates.
Review and provide comments on detail designs submitted by shipyard contractors.
Conduct inspections and verifications to ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and classification society requirements.
Prepare documentation for approval, certification, and audits.
Stay current with emerging technologies in marine electrification, hybrid propulsion, and energy efficiency.