Senior Electrical Engineer

Vard Marine Inc.

$125K — $140K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related engineering field required.
  • 10+ years of post-graduation industry experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of essential software for engineering tasks.
  • Experience with ship electrical and control systems, including generators and power distribution.
  • Familiarity with equipment FAT, FMEA, and ship commissioning necessary.
  • Fluent in English with strong communication and technical writing skills.
  • Professional Engineer designation required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and review designs for ship electrical and control systems.
  • Oversee equipment installation specifications and testing procedures.
  • Manage documentation for Classification Societies, addressing any queries.
  • Review supplier documentation and provide feedback.
  • Supervise and mentor other engineers and designers.
  • Lead project management aspects in addition to technical duties.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients and prepare presentations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement in diverse project management responsibilities.
  • Environment that encourages leadership in functional groups.
  • Involvement in shaping new policy recommendations within the discipline.
  • Exposure to high-profile projects in the maritime industry.
Full Job Description
What the position entails...
  • 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.
What you will need to be successful...
  • 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
  • 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
  • Working understanding of budgets, progress reporting, earned value management, Gantt charts, schedules
  • Professional Engineer designation is required.


Competitive Salary Range: CA $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 , commensurate with experience and qualifications, as outlined in the job description/posting. Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific position.

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Disclaimer
The list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the organization reserves the right to make changes to the job description in the future.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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