Marine Electrical Engineer (Shipboard Electrical Engineering)

Location: Remote, Virginia, United States; must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. Some travel may be required.

Salary: $116,000–$165,000 per year, based on experience and education.

Company

Everforth hirify.global is the federal segment of Everforth, a global organization delivering technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

What you will do

• Lead the technical design, development, integration, and quality control of SWBS Groups 300 and 400 for commercial and governmental marine vessels.
• Review, verify, and stamp design packages, calculations, and specifications for classification societies and flag state authorities.
• Design power generation, distribution, conversion, emergency-load, hybrid propulsion, switchboard, and marine cabling systems.
• Develop electrical load analyses, short-circuit calculations, arc-flash studies, system drawings, and associated engineering documentation.
• Integrate requirements for Safe Return to Port, ACCU, Dynamic Positioning Systems, and other maritime certification standards.
• Coordinate with SWBS leads, engineering leadership, shipyards, waterfront trades, and customers through design, construction, commissioning, and in-service modifications or drydockings.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer license in Naval Architecture or a related field.
• B.S. or M.S. in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5–20+ years of progressive maritime or heavy industrial engineering experience.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Deep knowledge of marine classification standards for electrical systems, including IEEE 45.
• Proficiency with industry-standard 2D/3D CAD and CAE/FEA software suites.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, including communication with engineering leadership, waterfront trades, internal and external personnel, and remote team members or customers.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong coordination with remote teams and customers.

Nice to have

• Experience with Ship Constructor.
• Experience working directly with maritime regulatory bodies and classification societies, including ABS, USCG, SOLAS, DNV, and CFR requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with some travel as required.
• Mission-driven, accountable, and engaging work environment.
• Opportunities to develop high-performing teams and work on mission-critical federal outcomes.
• Equal opportunity employment.