Serco

Senior Electrical Engineer 1

Serco$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, marine engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in marine electrical system design.
  • Broad knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office, MATLAB, and PLC programming.
  • Ability to interpret various engineering drawings and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and specification of marine electrical systems from concept to construction.
  • Produce and review electrical design documentation and specifications.
  • Provide cost and schedule estimates for projects.
  • Ensure compliance with marine and offshore standards.
  • Support project execution through testing and commissioning activities.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers in their tasks.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and interface with external clients.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Comprehensive life and disability insurance options
Full Job Description
Serco is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO) and to support the design of ships and ship systems at our Arlington, Virginia location. The MEO team leverages its corporate knowledge to conceive, design, construct, support and evaluate high-performance maritime systems for a variety of customers. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams in an integrated design environment to deliver high quality designs to schedule. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military and safety of our sailors. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance post-employment. In this role, you will: - Lead the design and specification of marine electrical systems from concept design, through detailed design and construction, including Power generation and distribution (LV/HV), Switchboards, transformers, UPS, and emergency power systems, Propulsion and thruster electrical systems, Automation, control, and monitoring systems. - Produce and review electrical design documentation, including Single-line diagrams, schematics, load analyses, and cable schedules, Equipment specifications and technical requisitions. - Provide project cost and schedule estimates. - Ensure compliance with relevant marine and offshore standards and class rules (e.g., IEC, IEEE, DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register). - Support project execution through FAT, SAT, commissioning, and sea trials. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. - Collaborate with mechanical, naval architecture, and software teams. - Interface with clients, shipyards, vendors, and classification societies. - Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. - Travel occasionally for shipchecks, and shipyard/customer Design Reviews. - Ensure primary consideration is given to Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in all activities undertaken within areas of responsibility. - Comply with all corporate policies and procedures, including quality assurance and security procedures, in the performance of duties. To be successful in this role, you must have: - Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. - U.S Citizenship Required - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field. - 10+ years of experience in the design of marine electrical systems with a professional engineering firm, shipyard, or marine electrical contractor developing products related to the electrical drawings, electrical distribution system analyses, and supervisory control systems. - Broad knowledge of the application of electrical engineering design principles. - Strong working Knowledge of MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook), MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink Coder (Real-Time Workshop), and PLC programing. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards such as 46 CFR; ABS; SOLAS; IEEE Std. 45; IMO; IEC; NEC; and other applicable rules and regulations. - Experience writing requirements and drafting Statement of Work (SOW) and Technical Instruction. - Ability to review and develop project work, quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications, completeness, and constructability. - Sound oral and written communications skills. - Ability to work efficiently with limited or no supervision. - The ability to travel 10% of the time. Additional desired experience and skills: - Experience working with applicable regulatory, commercial, and military standards and classification society rules. - Familiarization with the NAVSEA Organization and its field activities. - Experience working with US Navy and Commercial ship and ship system design principles and practices. Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role): - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract - 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds - Tuition reimbursement program - Life insurance and disability coverage - Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection - Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits - Employee Assistance Plan To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us. Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].

About Serco

Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
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50,000 employees
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Founded
1988

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