Electrical Engineer (Boating Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting research and development activities at a technology center, with an emphasis on advanced marine electronics and electro-mechanical systems. The Electrical Engineer II defines and designs electrical systems, panels, and wiring harnesses, and works closely with cross-functional design teams to translate project requirements into robust, compliant, and manufacturable solutions. The position calls for strong problem-solving abilities, excellent documentation and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and project teams to define project and product feature requirements and translate them into detailed electrical system specifications.
• Define requirements and component specifications for electrical panels, wiring harnesses, and complete electrical systems.
• Design main, distribution, switch, and instrument panels for AC and DC electrical systems used in marine applications.
• Ensure that components and systems comply with relevant industry standards and acquire necessary compliance documentation.
• Conceive and develop new electrical and electronic system designs that enhance customer convenience and improve manufacturability and production labor efficiency.
• Conduct product research on electrical and electronic equipment and components to support new designs and improvements.
• Interface with propulsion and project groups to develop optimal system layouts and integration strategies.
• Develop electrical systems, harness routing, and panel layouts in a 3D CAD environment prior to physical build.
• Generate detailed engineering drawings for new designs and review and approve all electrical prints for product release.
• Create and validate load calculations for AC and DC electrical systems in accordance with ABYC, ISO, CE, and Australian standards.
• Develop and integrate new electrical and electronic technologies, including multiplexing, telematics, satellite communication systems, and integrated dash electronics.
• Determine shore power configurations and generator sizing requirements (including 120 V, 240 V, 50/60 Hz considerations).
• Determine grounding and galvanic protection requirements for AC and DC electrical systems.
• Determine battery capacity and charging system requirements for DC electrical systems.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project groups and ensure consistency in electrical documentation, methods, and practices across teams.
• Support manufacturing and customer service teams by troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues related to production and fielded products.
• Generate and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) as required to document design changes and updates.
• Build or rework prototype and production wiring harnesses when needed to support development and validation activities.
• Perform incoming inspections on electrical components, panels, and harnesses to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot AC and DC electrical circuits, components, and systems to ensure proper operation and performance.
• Review and approve owner’s manuals for accurate and complete electrical system descriptions and information.
• Participate in design meetings, present technical findings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier development activities related to electrical components and systems.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in electrical engineering with a focus on electrical design for complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with the design of electrical systems, including panels and wiring harnesses.
• Ability to build and rework prototype and production wiring harnesses.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools for electrical system development, such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Pro/ENGINEER (Creo).
• Strong understanding of AC and DC electrical systems, including load calculations and system sizing.
• Knowledge of industry standards for marine or similar electrical systems, including ABYC, ISO, CE, and Australian standards.
• Ability to design main, distribution, switch, and instrument panels for AC and DC systems.
• Experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting AC/DC electrical circuits, components, and systems.
• Strong documentation skills, including generating engineering drawings, electrical prints, and ECNs.
• Effective communication skills to interact with design teams, propulsion groups, project groups, manufacturing, customer service, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in an R&D or engineering environment.
• Ability to perform technical reviews of manuals and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with marine electronics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with advanced technologies such as multiplexing, telematics, satellite communication systems, and integrated dash electronics.
• Experience in research and development engineering environments.
• Experience interfacing with cross-functional teams, including propulsion, manufacturing, and customer support.
• Exposure to supplier development and qualification of electrical components and systems.
• Comfort working with various CAD platforms, with preference for Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Pro/ENGINEER (Creo).

Work Environment

The role is based onsite at a technology center in Edgewater, Florida, within a heavily research and development-focused environment. Work involves close collaboration with engineering, propulsion, manufacturing, and customer service teams, with frequent hands-on interaction with electrical panels, wiring harnesses, and prototype systems. The setting combines office-based CAD and documentation work with lab and shop floor activities such as building, inspecting, installing, and testing electrical systems. The environment emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving in support of advanced marine electrical and electronic systems.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edgewater, FL.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Edgewater,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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