Electrical Engineer - Senior
Birdon Pty Ltd - new orleans, LA
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POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE Electrical Engineer Senior LOCATION Based in New Orleans, LA or Bayou La Batre, AL POSITION TYPE Full Time Exempt Our Values Make It Happen • Customer Driven • Trust • Family Culture Our values are embedded in our organization and form the basis of our business planning, recruitment processes, training, and leadership. Our Vision Creating certainty for our customers by engineering and delivering the right maritime solutions MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible of the interviewing, onboarding, training, assigning work, and performance improvement recommendations of the assigned SWBS section team. Meets daily with assigned SWBS section group members to identify roadblocks and remove barriers. Escalates unresolved issues to the Systems Design Manager and fellow SWBS section leads. Monitors and controls design contractual commitments to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and terms of the contract within assigned SWBS section. Partners with Weight Manager to monitor and control the weight of the systems to meet design targets. Approver of Engineering Change Notifications to formally release design data. Ensures Engineering Change Requests are implemented into the design while maintaining compliance to the contractual requirements. System life-cycle activities - including System Requirements Review (SRR), System Design Review (SDR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Detailed/Critical Design Review (DDR/CDR). Development of engineering deliverables in accordance with engineering processes, ensuring safe, fit for purpose engineering deliverables, and presenting material associated with the above gate reviews. Ensure the design is approved in accordance with relevant standards working closely with ABS lead as part of the Integrated Project Team. Coordinates with sub-contractors and vendors to ensure timely receipt of deliverables as well as compliance to the requirements. Develop NX 3D models and associated 2D drawings/schematics in accordance with company, industry, and project standards. Release drawings into Teamcenter system following company workflow. Create engineering reports to show compliance with project requirements based on design, test, analysis, and similarity. Partner with quality to troubleshoot installation issues, determine root cause, and recommend solutions. Create product illustrated parts diagrams and write product manuals. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department by creating work instructions for best practices as well as mentoring/training junior engineers/designers. Develop electrical power generation, C5i, and power distribution systems for marine applications. Produce electrical plant load analysis along with wire sizing and component protection in accordance with ABS standards. REQUIRED / DESIRED SKILLS: Experience leading small teams of engineers. Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Ensuring that all aspects of the program are met on and according to schedule Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one 10+ years of experience in navigation, communication, video, power generation, and control & alarm systems. Ability to solve problems and possess analytical skills Experience with government procurement and contracting. Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Automation - MS Office, Project. Compliance - Electrical systems of steel and aluminum hulls to ABS and ABYC standards CAD - NX, Teamcenter, AutoCAD Design - Experience complying to ANSI drafting standards a plus Process - Understanding of the project management process as defined by the PMI PMBOK Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and team facilitation skills including customer interaction. Ability to work under limited supervision. Must work well in a team environment. Confidentiality, tact, and discretion when dealing with people. Detail oriented while able to continuously improve efficiency. Birdon is committed to the Health and Safety of our workforce and to the Environment we work in. We expect this same commitment from all employees. Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact for further assistance.
Created: 2024-10-01