Overview
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 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.
Electrical Engineer I / II / III, Waterfront Engineering
This position seeks a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to support development, manufacturing, integration / installation, and testing of Electrical Power, Lighting, and Controls systems installed shipboard or in support of shipboard system operation within the Waterfront Engineering Organization.
Responsibilities
- Safety Leadership : Be a safety leader for your team and ensure that each person leaves in the condition they came in.
- Project / Task Execution :
Develop ship power and controls system revisions / updates through tasks and projects involving engineers across disciplines, subcontractors, or the customer.
Perform requirements analyses / evaluation, requirements decomposition, and resolution of requirements and specification conflicts.Provide support to the Waterfront Liaison Design teams with alternate solutions that comply with all contractual requirements.Provide technical support to BIW's Manufacturing construction and test personnel mechanics to expedite resolution of emergent issues including ship testing and system activation.Provide technical support to BIW's Manufacturing teams for vendor supplied equipment.Perform calculations as required to validate designs and ensure they meet customer requirements.Develop / maintain and provide technical leadership for assigned systems, diagrams, calculations, purchase specifications, and related tasks.Review / Approve vendor equipment and other engineering documentation such as drawings, manuals, software, models, or other design documents produced as part of external vendor contracts.Support vendor qualification testing and test approval.Interface with the local Navy customer, Construction Trades, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Fleet Service Engineering, Equipment vendors, and Design teams through appropriate correspondence to support manufacturing, testing, commissioning efforts, dock trials, sea trials, and resolution of 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.Develop supporting documentation, procedures, tests, or training materials.Team Collaboration And Communication :Facilitate communication between Engineers and Designers to ensure successful engineering and design processes.
Interface with and support Waterfront Design, Waterfront Engineering, Program Office, Change Management, Estimating, Contracts, Materials, Planning, Manufacturing, Navy and other customer organizations as required.Continuous Improvement :Support creation of plans for areas of improvement and conduct projects to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and reduce cycle times. Collaborate effectively within the team and with other groups both internal and external to BIW. Support proper and up to date process documentation for electrical engineering processes.
Education / Training
A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree is required.A Masters degree in Engineering, or P.E. is preferred.Working knowledge of Power and Controls Engineering.Experience
Engineer I - 0-1 years of experience preferredEngineer II - 1-3 years of experience requiredEngineer III - 3-5 years of experience requiredExcellent 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 prioritize and complete multiple tasks.Strong project management skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Project is preferred.Highly motivated with strong attention to detail; ability to work independently.Some travel required.Operating within Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products; CAD skills are preferred.Knowledge of computer systems, networking, troubleshooting, including network communication and protocols and data collection is preferred.Experience with power systems, power system troubleshooting and testing is preferred.Experience with electrical software, calculations, and modeling is preferred.Data architecture and data management skills including database design and development are preferred.Lean Six Sigma training and / or experience is preferred.Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance. This position requires US citizenship and the ability 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 ().
Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
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