Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer / Field Engineer

Philadelphia, PA - $70,000 to $100,000 Annual (DOE)

**No Sponsorship or C2C Available at This Time**

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Process approved engineering documents using the standard Documentation Control System (DCS) to register documents and maintain the database as required
• Support the development of detailed design work package documentation, such as the fabrication drawings, installation drawings, installation standards, and material lists for release to production; this may include design sub-contractor oversight
• Participate in outfitting design activities within the Electrical Engineering Department, which includes, but is not limited to, the detailed review of the design to confirm the design is complete, accurate, and complies with shipyard electrical outfitting design standards, building methods, vessel contract specifications as well as Class, USCG and other regulatory body rules and regulations
• Provide field engineering support as required to support production activities by troubleshooting production concerns that arise during vessel construction.
• Provide feedback to Electrical Basic and Electrical Outfitting Designers based on issues encountered in the field including installation difficulties, missing material/equipment, hardware requirements, testing requirements, and technical specifications
• Provide field corrections and repair instructions for electrical outfitting items and develop Design Change Notice (DCN) documentation to formally implement repairs, improvements, or other corrections to the design
• Responsible for downloading, organizing, filing, and distributing project-related electrical outfitting design documents
• Maintain working knowledge and monitor the development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to electrical outfitting design
• Travel domestically and internationally to coordinate efforts of design partners and vendors to facilitate the progress of basic and outfitting design, and resolve outstanding design issues.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and presentation skills coupled with strong interpersonal and team-building capabilities across different functional areas and cultures
• Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, however, candidates with a technical diploma and/or 5+ years of experience in ship design and/or construction are required
• Minimum 5 years experience in shipbuilding, system design, or manufacturing
• Experience with electrical systems or electrical design and construction Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD is a plus
• Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices
• Experience with Classification Society Rules for New Construction, IMO Regulations, and US Coast Guard requirements as well as International experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian Shipbuilding Standards