Marine Electrical Engineer, Journeyman (USCG)
About The Position
THOR Solutions is seeking a mid-level Marine Electrical Engineer to support the United States Coast Guard’s Ship Design Team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on marine electrical systems, including electric propulsion, machinery control, and power generation or distribution. The position is full time and primarily onsite at USCG Headquarters; limited local remote flexibility may be available with customer approval. Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks. The engineer reviews and develops ship electrical designs and specifications, performs analyses and calculations, assesses system performance, and supports ship modifications and recapitalization. The role requires eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance after hire. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Electrical Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or marine discipline, from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Three to five years of progressive experience in marine electrical fields.
- At least three years of documented experience in electric propulsion, machinery control, power generation, or distribution systems.
- Knowledge of U.S. Navy power distribution architectures.
- Familiarity with USN, USCG, ABS, and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
- Proficiency with common productivity software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance after hire; only U.S. citizens are eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Experience related to U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs.
- Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs.
Responsibilities
- Review electrical systems design drawings, interpret ship specifications, and evaluate power, lighting, and electric or diesel-electric propulsion systems.
- Write electrical system specifications for concept, preliminary, and contract-level designs and ship modifications.
- Review marine electrical systems and define engineering requirements.
- Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
- Perform design and calculations, including Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA), Arc-Flash Analysis, Electrical System Survivability Analysis, and Ground Fault Analysis.
- Conduct design, analysis, studies, and recapitalization of electrical circuits, power monitoring and control systems, electric propulsion, and power generation.
- Evaluate the effect of new or modified electrical subsystems on overall system performance.
- Review and adjudicate system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFSs), Requests for Waiver (RFWs), and Engineering Changes (ECs).
Benefits
- Accrued paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
- Medical insurance with three plan options
- TRICARE supplemental coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
- Dental insurance with two plan options
- Vision insurance with two plan options
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Commuter/transit benefits
- Basic life and AD&D insurance for employees
- Additional life insurance options for employees and family
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pet benefits
- Legal plan
- ID theft protection plan
- Employee Assistance Plan and Work-Life Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
