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The Senior Maritime Electrical Manager leads the electrical engineering team in the design, integration, and delivery of shipboard electrical systems. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of electrical design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating closely with production, project management, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership skills and thrives in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Education/Experience

Electrical System Design & Oversight:

• Lead the development of electrical system designs, schematics, and layouts for new vessel construction and refit projects.
• Review and approve all electrical drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Supervise and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Project Management & Collaboration:

• Coordinate with naval architects, mechanical engineers, and production teams to integrate electrical systems with other shipboard systems.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and progress reviews.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all electrical designs meet ABS, USCG, and other applicable standards.
• Oversee quality checks and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Address design challenges and field discrepancies promptly.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in shipyard or maritime electrical engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with ShipConstructor or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of shipboard electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, automation, and communication systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply ABS/Coast Guard rules and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with PLC programming, power management systems, and integration of advanced technologies.
• Familiarity with shipyard production workflows and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in shipyard or maritime electrical engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with ShipConstructor or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of shipboard electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, automation, and communication systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply ABS/Coast Guard rules and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PLC programming, power management systems, and integration of advanced technologies.
• Familiarity with shipyard production workflows and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Physical Demands

• The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
• The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
• The employee must pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
• The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
• The employee must be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
• The employee must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The employee must have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.
• The employee must be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
• The employee must have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
• The employee must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment (which could include heights of more than 50 feet) on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
• The employee must be able to carry tools and or equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities. The approximate weight could be as much as 75 pounds.

Work Demands

• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
• The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
• The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools.
• The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
• The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.

Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.