What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER position at First Tek, Inc.?
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- EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : BS in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years? experience. Track record of achievement and advancement.
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The Opportunity : As part of the Great Lakes? expansion into the offshore wind energy industry Great Lakes is in the process of constructing the first US build state-of-the-art DP2, Subsea Rock Installation Vessel (SRIV ?Acadia?). SRIV ?Acadia? is currently under construction at Philly Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will be delivered 2nd half, 2025. For the SRIV ?Acadia? Great Lakes is searching for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer.
The Senior Electrical Project Engineer is part of Great Lakes? 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.
About the Company : Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 134-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Companys Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF ) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Companys culture. The Companys commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
Responsibilities encompass everything from new build documentation review to onsite supervision. The essential elements of the position include, but are not limited to :
Benefits :
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.
