Senior Electrical Engineer

Vard Marine Inc.•Houston, TX

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vard Marine is a market leader in designing specialized ships for diverse mission requirements in harsh operating environments. The company designs vessels such as polar research ships, multi-role patrol vessels, and innovative commercial offshore ships. With an integrated team located in offices throughout the world, Vard Marine continues to grow by broadening its product range, expanding its market reach, and adapting its core competencies and skill sets to align with growing demands. The integrity and reliability of their vessels are vital, and they create bespoke designs and service packages tailored to the unique needs of each client. Vard Marine is experienced, innovative, global, and aims to be the best in their field. They are looking for individuals ready to unleash their potential and participate in shaping the new generation of specialized vessels.

Requirements

Will hold a minimum qualification of a recognized Bachelor's degree or equivalent engineering degree in a related field.
Will typically have 10+ years of post-graduation experience in industry.
Has an advanced working knowledge of primary computer software programs necessary to complete Position Objectives (i.e. MS Office products, AutoCAD, etc.)
Designation of Professional Engineer is preferred.
Overall competency would be considered Advanced in their discipline.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Classification Society Rules and Flag State Regulations.
Experienced with electrical and control systems on ships including generators, power distribution, switchboards, breakers, motor controls, variable speed drives, passive and active harmonic filters, EMC management, fire protection, public address, lighting, cable management, data networks.
Experienced with equipment FAT, FMEA, audits, ship commissioning and start-up.
Fluent in written and verbal English with excellent communication and technical writing skills
Experienced in proposal writing and development.
Experienced in physical layout design of equipment, tray, lighting, instruments, fire protection, controls.
Experienced in design of cable block, wiring and termination diagrams, cable schedules, motor and control schematics, electrical drive systems, panel layout and schedules.
Working knowledge of Classification Society, IMO, SOLAS rules and regulations, international electrical standards, equipment survivability conditions.
Experienced with integration of ship-specific equipment such as IPMS, IAS, SCMS, PMS, electric propulsion and electrical generation systems, battery storage hybrid systems.
Advanced understanding of budgets, progress reporting, earned value management, Gantt charts, schedules

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, commissioning procedures.
Perform and review documents to Classification Societies and respond to their queries.
Review supplier documents and comment.
Supervise engineers and designers including training, mentoring and assigning tasks.
Perform design checks and reviews to meet quality control and assurance requirements.
In addition to performing discrete technical tasks within larger projects, employees may perform the role of Project Manager.
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.
Willingness to lead functional groups within company (i.e., technical groups, quality, etc.).
Communicates clearly and can complete work within budget and deadlines.
Advanced report writing skills, including technical papers and conference presentations.
Develop and recommend new policies, primarily within discipline or assigned functional groups.