Marine Electrical and Controls Engineer

Position Description

Are you seeking a hybrid opportunity working in a fast, team based, multi-disciplined environment, while collaborating with others and supporting the navy, coast guard, and commercial customer, , Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position is located in Victoria, British Columbia, however for the right candidate; a remote work schedule may be considered.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain a Canadian Security Clearance (Reliability / Controlled Good or higher).

Serco is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Marine Electrical and Controls Engineer to join our dynamic Serco Canada Marine (SCM) Team for the design of ships and ship systems. In this role you will be reporting to SCM and supporting various projects in Canada. The SCM leverages its corporate knowledge to conceive, design, construct, support and evaluate high-performance maritime systems for a variety of customers. You could also be assigned to In Service Support programs of a ship or submarine where you will be required to develop engineering specifications for refits and modernisation as well as provide engineering support for resolving queries from the production teams for the client.

As a Marine Electrical and Controls Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that works closely with the customer, shipyard, and other Serco teams in an integrated design environment to deliver high quality designs to schedule. In a collaborative work environment, you will be providing technical support coordinating design components with a multi-disciplinary team, stakeholders, and customers to generate integrated reports, drawings, and analyses.

In this role, you will:

• Support the customer remotely as per the project requirements.
• Occasionally require working in per person at the customer’s premises.
• Design, develop, review, and evaluate the design for automation and control systems on conventional, diesel electric, and battery-operated vessels.
• Develop specifications and block diagrams for Integrated Automation systems pertaining to hybrid propulsion systems
• Develop specifications for Machinery automation, Power generation and Power management system and onboard energy management system
• Develop specifications and diagrams for battery management system
• Develop specification and evaluate vendor proposal for ship safety management systems such as smoke, flooding, and fire.
• Develop specifications and evaluate vendor proposals for control of various ship service systems onboard such as HVAC, firefighting, Emission Monitoring system etc.
• Identify I/Os from the P&IDs and develop the functional specs for the control systems.
• Develop the functional specifications for the PMS and controls systems and related software/ interfaces.
• Travel occasionally for ship checks, shipyard Design Reviews, and factory acceptance.
• Provide support to marine electrical designer team members.
• Ensure primary consideration is given to Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in all activities undertaken within areas of responsibility.
• Develop engineering change package for electrical and control systems during the In Service Support of vessels.

Additional desired experience and skills which are considered a plus include having the following:

• Ability to develop various electrical diagrams including power, lighting, communications and electrical system and equipment specifications for ship new construction, modification, and/or repair.
• Ability to undertake electric plant load analysis, fault current calculations, circuit breaker coordination studies, transient stability analysis
• Design various auxiliary electrical systems and select related equipment on marine vessels.
• Provide electrical engineering project support as needed with clients, equipment vendors, and shipyards.
• Professional Engineer designation in the province in which residing in Canada.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical, electronics, computer, software or control systems engineering.
• 10 years of experience in the hands-on design of marine electrical/ control systems with a professional engineering firm, shipyard, or marine electrical firm developing products related to the electronic or control systems.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Canadian Security Clearance (Reliability / Controlled Good or higher).
• Experience in working ship system design principles and practices.
• Experience working with applicable regulatory, commercial, and military standards and classification society rules.
• Broad knowledge of the application of electrical engineering design principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards such as 46 CFR; ABS; SOLAS; IEEE Std. 45; IMO; IEC; NEC; and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Due to the remote flexibility of the position, candidates outside of the commutable area must be willing to travel up to 50% (within Canada) for this role.
• Ability to review and develop project work, quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications, completeness, and constructibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sound skill-set using the Microsoft Office Suite (to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and SKM PowerTools (or similar).
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
• Sound oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with limited or no supervision.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Possessing a Professional Engineer’s designation is considered an asset.
• Current active Reliability Status clearance.

** All candidates are subject to a review of skills and qualifications by the government customer.**

If you are interested in supporting and working with a diverse and passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $99,920.30 to $173,196.56; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. 

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Salary : $99,920 - $173,197