Senior Electrical Project Engineer

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer is part of our client's Fleet Engineering department reporting to the Electrical Systems Manager. This role will be 100% dedicated to this new build project. The candidate's work location will be a combination of work from home, our Houston office, and from our project office in Philadelphia, PA. This function will require extensive travel in the USA and occasionally international (Europe).

 

The position offers challenge, variety and the opportunity to be involved in the construction of a DP2 rock Installation vessel which will be equipped with the latest technology on automation, Dynamic Positioning, power electronics, VFD systems, power distribution & generation systems, battery storage & energy efficiency systems and maintenance management systems.

 

The successful candidate will have excellent project engineering skills with demonstrated capabilities in project management, budgeting, scheduling, reporting and coordination with shipyards. Specific knowledge of electrical systems in marine environment, system integration, regulatory requirements & approvals, industry standards and work methods are key for successful execution of new build projects.

 

The successful candidate should for that reason be an expert in the field of electrical system preferable for DP2 offshore applications and have experience with the electrical part of ship building. For a successful execution of this new build project the candidate will interface and work closely with the Company's New Build team, Fleet Engineering teams, Offshore Wind team and IT.

 

• Extensive travel required.
• Understand the electrical & automation Scope of Work as mentioned in our client's specifications and ensure work is carried out accordingly.
• Ensure technical and delivery requirements are met.
• Review and follow up of shipyard's engineering activities with regards to their electrical engineering and integration resources.
• Follow up and review of shipyard's activities with regards to US Coastguard & ABS involvement and approvals.
• Manage and monitor the process of all US Coast Guard & ABS approval and documentation for the electrical & automation systems.
• Follow up and review of shipyard's information from vendors (VFI) for compliance to the specifications.
• Review change requests from the shipyard and provide comments.
• Manage the review process of all appropriate Purchase Technical Specifications, drawings and other electrical project documents.
• Act as our client's representative for all electrical & automation factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Harbor Acceptance Tests (HAT), FMEA trials, Sea trials and rock installation trials.
• Liaise with Director of Engineering, New Build Director and Electrical Systems Manager on cost and budget issues.
• Manage the process of implementation of all electrical & automation components into our client's inventory system.
• Manage the process of electrical spare part purchases.

• BS in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years' experience. Track record of achievement and advancement.
• At least 5 years' experience in the dredging or offshore industry
• Excellent project management skills
• Proficiency in AutoCad drawing and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to take the initiative, work independently, make decisions and develop recommendations.
• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Strong oral and written communications skills

• Competitive salary & bonus program
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants? 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans