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ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 5

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial ... An existing, effective working relationship with shipyard crafts performing fiber optic work is ...

HII

ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 5

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial ... An existing, effective working relationship with shipyard crafts performing fiber optic work is ...

HII

ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 5

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial ... An existing, effective working relationship with shipyard crafts performing fiber optic work is ...

NASSCO

Engineer III (Electrical Engineering)

Del Mar, CA · On-site

$97K - $138K/yr

No Clearance SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our marine ... Operational or shipyard test or production experience may contribute to this requirement

NASSCO

Engineer III (Electrical Engineering)

Jamul, CA · On-site

$97K - $138K/yr

No Clearance SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our marine ... Operational or shipyard test or production experience may contribute to this requirement

Bath Iron Works Corporation

$69K - $98K/yr

As part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works (BIW) is a full-service shipyard ... The Engineering team is seeking Electrical Engineers to support the team. The successful candidate ...

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How much do shipyard electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for shipyard electrical engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a shipyard electrical engineer?

A Shipyard Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems on ships and in shipbuilding facilities. They ensure compliance with maritime regulations, safety standards, and project specifications. Their duties may include power distribution, lighting systems, communication networks, and automation controls. They work closely with naval architects, mechanical engineers, and shipbuilders to integrate electrical systems efficiently. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of marine electrical standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a shipyard electrical engineer?

To thrive as a Shipyard Electrical Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering principles, experience with marine electrical systems, and typically a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with AutoCAD, PLC programming, shipboard systems, and certifications like IEEE or ABS are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set outstanding professionals apart in this field. These skills and qualifications are crucial for designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex electrical systems in demanding marine environments while ensuring safety and compliance.

What types of projects or systems will I typically work on as a shipyard electrical engineer?

As a Shipyard Electrical Engineer, you will typically work on projects involving the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems for vessels such as commercial ships, military crafts, or yachts. This can include power distribution, lighting, navigation, communication systems, and control automation within the shipyard environment. Your daily responsibilities may involve collaborating with naval architects, mechanical engineers, and shipyard workers to ensure systems are built to specification and regulatory standards. This role offers constant variety and technical challenges, making teamwork and attention to detail essential for success.

Can a shipyard electrical engineer work in a ship?

A shipyard electrical engineer can work on ships, as their role involves designing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems specific to maritime vessels. They often collaborate with shipbuilders and need knowledge of marine electrical standards and safety protocols. Their work may include troubleshooting electrical issues and ensuring systems meet maritime regulations.
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Infographic showing various Shipyard Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% As Needed, and 86% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,091 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Sr. / Principal Electrical Engineer

Brunswick, ME • On-site

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Ship and Boat Building • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$88K - $142K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job Description
We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $88,100 to $142,000. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.
As part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works (BIW) is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. BIW's rich history reflects a continuous pattern of innovation, new technology and process improvements. Today, we are revolutionizing naval shipbuilding. Since 1884, we have continued our tradition of leadership in technology and innovation. Engineering tasking, responsibilities, and hiring level will be based on experience.
The Engineering team is seeking Electrical Engineers to support the team. The successful candidate may be responsible for supporting development, specification, arrangement, manufacturing, installation, testing, of Electrical Power, Lighting, and Controls systems installed shipboard, or in support of shipboard system operation.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership:
  • Be a safety leader for your team and ensure that each person leaves in the condition they came in. Ensure all safety trainings are completed on time.

Project/Task Execution:
  • Develop ship power and controls systems through tasks and projects involving engineers across disciplines, subcontractors, or the customer.
  • Perform reliability/risk assessments on designs, methodologies, or processes.
  • Perform systems engineering, system integration, or project related tasks including requirements analyses, requirements decomposition, developing and evaluating operational requirements, developing software requirements, resolution of requirements conflicts, specification development, and management of budget and schedule.
  • Perform modeling, simulation, and calculations to validate designs and ensure they meet project/customer requirements.
  • Develop/maintain and provide technical leadership for all assigned systems, diagrams, calculations, models, simulations, purchase specifications, and related tasking.
  • Review/Approve vendor equipment and other engineering documentation such as drawings, manuals, software, models, or other design documents produced as a part of external vendor contracts.
  • Support vendor qualification testing and test approval.
  • Interface with Navy and other customers, Construction Trades, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Fleet Service Engineering, Planning Yard, Equipment vendors, and Design teams through appropriate correspondence to support manufacturing, test, commissioning efforts, dock trials, sea trials, and resolve technical issues with assigned systems/tasking.
  • Complete technical reports and conduct verbal presentations as required.
  • Develop and manage process improvements and cost-out initiatives to improve group performance.
  • Support development of scopes of work in support of contract proposals.
  • Work with engineering development team and management to design, build, improve, and deploy software tools that support business needs as required.
  • Develop supporting documentation, procedures, tests, or training materials.

Team Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate effectively within the team and with other groups both internal and external.
  • Facilitate communication between Engineers and Designers to ensure successful engineering and design processes.
  • Interface with and support Design, Engineering, Program Office, Systems Integration and Concept Design Development, Change Management, Estimating, Contracts, Materials, Planning, Manufacturing, Navy and other customer organizations as required.

Continuous Improvement:
  • Support proper and up to date process documentation for electrical engineering processes.
  • Focus on Lean Six Sigma principles to both remove waste and variation from processes.
  • Support creation of plans for areas of improvement and conduct projects to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and reduce cycle times.

Required/Preferred Education/Training
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree is required.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering or P.E. is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the following discipline(s) are required: Power and Controls Engineering.

Required/Preferred Experience
Sr. Engineer - 5+ years of experience required
Principal Engineer - 12+ years of experience required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings.
  • Ability to lead, organize, plan, and execute projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a positive team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work multiple priorities simultaneously, and to completion.
  • Strong Project Management skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Project is preferred.
  • Highly motivated, strong attention to detail with proven ability to work independently.
  • Some travel required.
  • Operation of Microsoft Windows, Windows Software, and Microsoft Office products.
  • CAD skills are preferred.
  • A broad knowledge of and experience with a variety of computer systems, networking, technologies, troubleshooting is preferred, including network communication and protocols and data collection.
  • Experience working on power systems and power system troubleshooting and testing is preferred.
  • Experience with electrical software, calculations, and modeling is preferred.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred.
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink modeling and simulation is preferred.
  • Software development skills are preferred.
  • Data architecture and data management skills including database design and development are preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma training and/or experience is preferred.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil).

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