Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Vard Marine is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to perform and review the design of ship electrical and control systems, including concept and detail design, equipment and installation specifications, testing and commissioning procedures, and documents for Classification Societies. The role includes reviewing supplier documents, performing design checks and quality reviews, and supporting the integration of ship-specific equipment and systems. The engineer will supervise, train, mentor, and assign work to engineers and designers; liaise with clients; prepare and present reports; and provide technical support to business development and sales. Depending on project needs, the position may also involve project management, technical propulsion preparation, leading functional groups, and developing discipline-related policies. The successful candidate will communicate clearly, complete work within budgets and deadlines, and produce advanced technical reports and presentations. The role calls for a recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent engineering degree in a related field and typically 10 or more years of post-graduation industry experience. The candidate should have advanced knowledge of ship electrical and control systems, relevant classification and regulatory requirements, and project planning and reporting practices. Professional Engineer designation is preferred.
Requirements
- A recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent engineering degree in a related field.
- Typically 10 or more years of post-graduation industry experience.
- Advanced working knowledge of primary computer software programs needed for the position, such as MS Office products and AutoCAD.
- Advanced competency in the relevant engineering discipline.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Classification Society Rules and Flag State Regulations.
- Experience with ship electrical and control systems, including generators, power distribution, switchboards, breakers, motor controls, variable speed drives, harmonic filters, EMC management, fire protection, public address, lighting, cable management, and data networks.
- Experience with equipment FAT, FMEA, audits, ship commissioning, and start-up.
- Fluent written and verbal English, with excellent communication and technical writing skills.
- Experience in proposal writing and development.
- Experience in physical layout design of equipment, cable trays, lighting, instruments, fire protection, and controls.
- Experience designing cable block, wiring and termination diagrams, cable schedules, motor and control schematics, electrical drive systems, panel layouts, and schedules.
- Working knowledge of Classification Society, IMO, and SOLAS rules and regulations, international electrical standards, and equipment survivability conditions.
- Experience integrating ship-specific equipment, including IPMS, IAS, SCMS, PMS, electric propulsion and electrical generation systems, and battery storage hybrid systems.
- Advanced understanding of budgets, progress reporting, earned value management, Gantt charts, and schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer designation.
Responsibilities
- Perform and review concept and detail design of ship electrical and control systems.
- Perform and review equipment and installation specifications.
- Perform and review testing and commissioning procedures.
- Prepare and review documents for Classification Societies and respond to their queries.
- Review supplier documents and provide comments.
- Supervise engineers and designers, including training, mentoring, and assigning tasks.
- Perform design checks and reviews to meet quality control and assurance requirements.
- Perform the role of Project Manager when required within larger projects.
- Liaise with clients and build trusting relationships.
- Prepare and present reports to clients in face-to-face meetings.
- Provide technical support to business development and sales efforts.
- Assist with technical propulsion preparation.
- Lead functional groups within the company, such as technical or quality groups.
- Complete work within budget and deadlines and communicate clearly.
- Prepare technical papers and conference presentations.
- Develop and recommend new policies, primarily within the discipline or assigned functional groups.
Benefits
- Training and development.
- Flexible work environment with work-from-home options.
- Competitive benefits, including a Health & Wellness subsidy.
- Three weeks of paid vacation topped up with additional paid time off.
- Profit sharing and merit bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
