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Senior Electrical Engineer - New Ship Design (Norfolk)

Job Brief

As a rapidly growing small business, we’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can lead complex electrical design efforts, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the growth of our business. This individual will provide technical direction, ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering products, and support concept and detailed design for the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).

If you also have excellent people skills, early-stage electrical ship design experience, exemplary work ethic, and an excellent understanding of the U.S. Navy, MSC, and USCG ship systems, we’d like to meet you.


Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design and integration efforts for new and modified naval and commercial vessels, with emphasis on early-stage concept and feasibility design.
  • Support concept development through power distribution modeling, load analysis, and electrical system arrangements.
  • Perform and review detailed electrical analyses using appropriate engineering tools.
  • Serve as the technical point of contact for clients and internal project teams.
  • Review, approve, and ensure the quality of engineering and technical deliverables.
  • Develop and check electrical drawings and schematics in AutoCAD.
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers, promoting best practices and technical growth.
  • Assist the PM in business development and customer relations.
  • Expect approximately 10% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering for U.S. Navy, MSC, or USCG vessels.
  • Proven experience supporting concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases of ship or marine system development.
  • Strong understanding of Navy/MSC/USCG design standards, specifications, and shipboard electrical systems.
  • Power systems or power distribution design experience is required; experience with internal communications, lighting, electronics, or combat systems preferred.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage deliverables, and interface directly with clients.
  • BS/BE in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Technology-focused mindset and ability to integrate new tools into engineering workflows.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Competitive Salary and the Following Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonuses
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance 

Schedule & Location

Norfolk, VA; Alexandria, VA; Bremerton, WA; or possibly remote

About Tridentis

Tridentis is a privately held small business focused on providing naval architecture, marine engineering, program management and logistics services to the U.S. Navy, USCG, and Military Sealift Command (MSC) in addition to other federal agencies. Tridentis is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Norfolk, VA; Bremerton, WA; and Kona, HI. In addition to providing engineering services to the federal government, Tridentis has a spin off company, Advanced Marine Vehicles that is entirely focused on designing, developing and building autonomous marine vehicles. Tridentis is committed to maintaining an agile company, with a flat organizational structure while achieving long term consistent growth. 

Category: Engineering Design

Information
NOTE: The following description is a GENERAL Overview of this career and not a description of a particular job posting.

Engineering Design workers are typically responsible for the generation of panel layouts, sub assemblies, schematics, wiring diagrams, wire run lists, component selection, etc. for electrical systems of large scale industrial machinery. The main tool for design documentation is AutoCAD.

Job Functions:
•Assure drawings and layouts are accurate, complete, and finished in a timely manner.
•Generation and maintenance of bill of materials and parts lists.
•Applying Engineering design techniques and utilize calculations in support of design/experimental activities.
•Develop electrical wiring schematics, sub-assembly drawings, and bills of material for control system design.
•Identify and solve technical engineering problems.
•Provide or assist in the creation of technical descriptions of operation, equipment checkout procedures, technical reports, user manuals and other documentation as required.
•Release components and system designs for manufacture of orders.
•Estimate man-hours required for tasks and report progress on assigned tasks.
•Provide plans, schedules, and estimates for technical programs.
•Work in conjunction with other groups to organize and plan assigned projects.
Education
A BSEE / BSET or Two Year Electrical Technical Degree is typically required.
Qualifications
1-5 years experience in CAD electrical design related to ship repair/maintenance using recent versions of AutoCAD
Must be able to read, interpret and produce engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, point-to-point drawings, and engineering fabrication drawings
Must be able to work aboard vessels, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
Must be a team player
Must be flexible in reference to project priorities
Must be willing to assemble technical manuals