Marine Electrical Engineer, Journeyman (USCG)

Job Description

Job Description

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated mid-level Marine Electrical Engineer to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Washington, DC . An ideal candidate will have prior experience with one of the following specialized Marine Electrical fields: electric propulsion, machinery control, power generation or distribution systems, as well as familiarity with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Review electrical systems design drawings, interpret ship specifications, evaluate power and lighting systems, and electric or diesel-electric propulsion.
• Write electrical system specifications for concept, preliminary and contract-level designs and ship modifications.
• Review marine electrical systems and define engineering requirements.
• Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
• Perform design and calculations including but not limited to EPLA (Electric Power Load Analysis), Arc-Flash Analysis, Electrical System Survivability Analysis, and Ground Fault Analysis.
• Conduct design, analysis, studies, and recapitalization of electrical circuits, power monitoring and control systems, electric propulsion, and power generation.
• Evaluate effect of new or modified electrical subsystems on overall system performance.
• Review and adjudicate system design specifications, test requirements, Departures from Specification (DFS’s), Request for Waiver (RFW), and Engineering Changes (EC’s).

Location: Full time onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. May be limited "local remote" flexibility with customer approval.

Travel:  Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks. 

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $80,000 – 110,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Electrical Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in Marine Electrical fields.
  • Overall experience must include at least three (3) years of documented experience working in one of the following specialized fields: electric propulsion, machinery control, power generation or distribution systems.
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy Power Distribution Architectures.
• Familiarity with USN, USCG, ABS and/or commercial ship design rules and regulations.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Experience related to U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs preferred.
• Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs preferred.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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