Electrical Engineer I, Life Cycle Engineering

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 0 to 1 years' engineering experience.
• Familiarity with design of power distribution systems for marine and military systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical system controls a plus.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Fundamental understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems and components required.
• Familiarity with Design of US Naval Combatants and Navy requirements (ship specifications, General Specifications for Overhaul, Mil-specifications, etc.) for power system design and analysis desired.
• Demonstrated ability to critically assess technical problems, evaluate potential options, and develop a solution with limited information desired.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret diagrams, schematics, and blueprints/drawings required. Familiarity with CAD systems and databases desired.
• Knowledge of power generation and distribution control systems desired.
• Demonstrated positive attitude toward participation in a team environment and demonstrated ability to function as a contributing engineering team member.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with competing priorities desired.
• A broad knowledge of and experience with a variety of computer systems including; Excel, Word & Adobe required. Experience with database programs and Paladin DesignBase 6 software desired.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance.

• You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)

• Take personal responsibility for your own safety through hazard identification and mitigation.
• Ensure practices/processes are safely executed.
• Communicate safety concerns and model safe behaviors.

• Responding to Functional Engineering Analysis Requests, including performing GSO compliant power analysis for ship alterations and provide direction to detail design to meet Navy requirements.
• Integration of new equipment into shipboard power design.
• Performing calculations, modeling, and simulation of electrical power designs using in-house and/or external engineering applications required to validate compliance with Navy requirements and preparing documentation.
• Defining circuit protection that is sized for equipment and motor controller relays following Navy requirements.
• Modeling breaker coordination, developing electric plant load analysis, and preparing documentation.

• Reviewing design drawings and models for functional issues and providing comments and direction to detail design teammates.

• Participation in special studies and projects working with Peers and Navy sponsors to evaluate ship changes involving replacement of obsolescent equipment, modernization of ship systems, or development of new capabilities.
• Interfacing with detail design teammates and Navy counterparts to resolve technical issues and develop appropriate correspondence.