Electrical Design Group Manager

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

QUALIFICATIONS

POSITION SUMMARY

Senior Electrical Engineer that supervises an engineering group in the development of the detailed design of various types of vessels, marine crafts and floating structures such as ships, barges, and tugs. Responsible for the development of the detailed design and 3D model of marine craft’s electrical components, performing drawing review, design modifications, and in general all production or shop drawings for new shipbuilding and repair/conversions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described. The Electrical Design Group Manager will work closely with team members to:

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Responsible for producing electrical system designs in a 2D and 3D software environment.
• Interpret contract, class, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare estimates as required.
• Review documents, diagrams, and analyses
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables are submitted in accordance with the Contract requirements.
• Develop Technical Specifications to assist the Project Managers and/or Purchasing Department in the development of final Purchase Specifications, as needed by the contract.
• Review Vendor proposals/submittals against Technical Specifications to determine compliance.
• Produce detailed plans of action and deficiency reports to support the project objectives and schedules.
• Assist Production as questions concerning design documentation to arise and work closely with shipyard personnel.
• Mentor and provide performance-related feedback for less-experienced electrical engineers to the department manager, up to and including individual performance evaluations.
• Prepare schedules for undertaking the assigned engineering work.
• Supervise and lead a group of designers, drafters, and engineers in the electrical group, assigning tasks per schedule, and production needs and maintaining close tracks of hours used per assigned budget.
• Supervise the proper development of contract change documents to support project needs.
• Apply standard design principles and theories to complete assignments.
• Create and develop production/fabrication drawings for all electrical products.
• Responsible for identifying dimensions, cableways, equipment, and materials in the production drawings.
• Ensure compliance with required design safety factors, tolerances, and specifications.
• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Make required changes, additions, and/or revisions, as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Preparation of drawings for class approval.
• Develop and implement as needed, electrical engineering standards, work instructions, and/or processes
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly and/or indirectly supervise employees assigned to the Electrical Group. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet all objectives.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Constantly assuring quality and process improvement.
• Ensures that all supervised employees follow ESG Safety policies.
• Ensures that self and supervised group follows ESG applicable policies.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• This position will report to the Director of Engineering – Commercial Programs.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering ; Proven knowledge in the use of FORAN 3D Design Software, AutoCAD, MSC Nastran, and Rhino; 10-15 years of Electrical Engineering experience in shipbuilding and 5 or more years of management experience on major Commercial Vessel Projects.

Skills:

The qualified candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

• Ability to interpret Contract requirements and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD.
• Proficient with at least one power distribution system analysis software program such as ETAP, Paladin, SKM, Easy Power, etc. to assist with various analyses.
• Proficient with Classification Society Standards, such as ABS, GL, DNV, etc.
• Proficient with the creation of deliverables such as Electric Plant Load Analyses, Electrical One-line Diagrams (AC, DC, Lighting), Short Circuit Analyses, Protective Device Coordination Studies, Voltage Drop Calculations, Short Circuit Analyses, Arc Fault Analyses, etc.
• Proficient with ABS design standards, such as MVR, INSG, HSNC, etc.
• Experience with execution of Government Contract for deliverables development. (Desired)
• Experience with Technical Specification development (Desired)
• Proficient with Government specifications and military (Navy, USCG) standards. (Desired)

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment except when working onboard.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.