Power Systems Engineer
Orleans, LA
Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2024
CLOSED ON 4/1/2024
Job Posting for Power Systems Engineer at Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group
Job Title: Power Systems Engineer
Department: Engineering
Summary
The Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for the system design, preparation and submittal of drawing packages based on customer requirements for the vessel power distribution system. Designs will include electrical one-line diagrams containing the full power distribution system from generators down to the lowest power panel. The design includes modeling the power system using power modeling tools. The Engineer will also be responsible for creation and review of technical specifications and drawings of electrical systems, interpretation of drawings and schematics. The Power Systems Integration Engineer will be expected to be a subject matter expert and be able to guide/mentor junior level engineers on staff.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.
Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
Department: Engineering
Summary
The Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for the system design, preparation and submittal of drawing packages based on customer requirements for the vessel power distribution system. Designs will include electrical one-line diagrams containing the full power distribution system from generators down to the lowest power panel. The design includes modeling the power system using power modeling tools. The Engineer will also be responsible for creation and review of technical specifications and drawings of electrical systems, interpretation of drawings and schematics. The Power Systems Integration Engineer will be expected to be a subject matter expert and be able to guide/mentor junior level engineers on staff.
Responsibilities
- Ability to design and review switchboards, load centers, shore power panels, and similar power related designs
- Based on end user requirements, develop electrical one line for complete vessel
- Ability to work with other suppliers and acquire load data to incorporate into vessel wide electrical one line
- Experience developing EPLA (electric plant load analysis)
- Interpret customer specifications and drawings as they apply to electrical equipment and related products
- Support Business Development with technical input and review into proposals for potential new business
- Interface with customers, sales and field installation services personnel.
- Provide customer drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials for the switchboard (structure, switches, overcurrent and other protective devices, bus, and instruments) based on product knowledge, knowledge of applicable codes and standards, and use of appropriate reference documents.
- Select electrical devices to function as required in assemblies/circuits. Determine proper method for applying, installing and wiring electrical devices as required.
Qualifications
- Experience with Low voltage and medium voltage solutions
- Familiarity with Regulatory bodies such as ABS, USCG, DNV, NEC, etc.
- Experience with Power modeling tools such as PTW (Power Tools for Windows) key
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink
- Knowledge of Electrical component mechanical properties and analysis
- Knowledge of Bus bar schemes
- Knowledge of mechanical layouts, clearances, sections, erection, grounding design etc.
- Knowledge of protection schemes
- Experience using AutoCad
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college (Master’s level or higher preferred)
- 10 years of Power systems (shipboard preferred) experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.
Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
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