Sr. Electrical Engineer at Crowley Personnel LLC in San Diego, California

Job Description:

OUR PEOPLE : Crowley is a privately-owned marine, transportation and logistics company providing worldwide solutions since 1892. We have over 6,000 high-performing team members in 35 countries and Caribbean territories, who are diverse, encouraged and deliver on their commitments. We are Crowley, the people who know.

THE CROWLEY WAY : We believe in and celebrate the power of collaboration between people with diverse backgrounds and experiences who share their differences and are driven to achieve business and personal goals. We support the development of our high-performers and are committed to guiding them every step of the way.

SUMMARY: Responsible for designing new or modifications to existing electrical and electronic systems, and overseeing the construction, modification, and repair of marine craft and floating structures.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops electrical design proposals and drawings which supports calculations such as load analysies and short circuit studies. Implement electrical design standards and procedures while ensuring the port, state, and class societies regulations and procedures are adhered to. Write and review electrical specifications for ship new construction, modification, and/or repair. Perform systems /equipment and vendor evaluations. Provide electrical engineering project support as needed with clients, equipment vendors, and shipyards. Provide direction and support to marine electrical designer team members and maintenance and repair crews at various locations including offshore and marine support facilities. Provide technical support for shipboard and land-based testing, investigations, diagnostics and repair of electrical systems, and electronic systems. Prepare, revise, and/or review technical manuals, engineering operating procedures, instructions, specifications, and standards documentation for cognizant equipment and systems. Ensure primary consideration is given to Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in all activities undertaken within areas of responsibility.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field; or a combination of post high school and equal experience may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE: 10 years of experience in the design of commercial marine electrical systems with a marine professional engineering firm, shipyard, or marine electrical contractor with electrical one-line drawings, loads analyses, and control systems.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word.

COMPETENCIES: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives. Ability to review project work, quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications, completeness, and constructability. Ability to interpret architectural/engineering drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Familiarization with marine international rules and classification society standards. Must have a comprehensive understanding of marine power and control systems. Extensive experience working with marine vessel power systems, control systems and diagnostic systems. Comprehensive understanding of power system management and vessel control systems functions/ responses and the ability to systematically coordinate recovery from transient or sustained period power system failures. Ability to fully trace, trouble-shoot and coordinate repair of power systems, control systems and interfaces. Broad based knowledge of diverse power distribution systems, relay and PLC based control systems, variable frequency drives. Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope. Knowledge of and ability to utilize design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of principles, practices and concepts of project management. Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and procedures as they pertain to environmental health standards.

OTHER: Professional engineering license required or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

JOB SCOPE: Position impacts single business units/segments.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside an office environment and also outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time.

FLSA STATUS: The position is Exempt. May require the ability to work overtime to meet required deadlines. All work rules, including those that pertain to safety and health are expected to be respected and complied with.