Maritime Electrical Engineer

Maritime Electrical Engineer

Overview:
The GBS Group, an engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking a Maritime Electrical Engineer to join our Virginia Beach headquarters office. The GBS Group designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to most advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as to special purpose platforms and assets. Our office is located within 10 miles of the Virginia Beach resort area and the downtown Norfolk Waterfront shopping district.

• Support shipboard electrical power, navigation systems, communication systems and machinery controls systems and equipment.
• Provide design support for integration of equipment in an industrial/shipboard environment.
• Develop programming and equipment standards for shipboard electric power generation, control and distribution system, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Prepare technical documentation such as reports, procedures and test plans in support of all aspects of shipboard electric power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing shipboard electric power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Participate in requirements development and design reviews to document system issues and revise design specifications and other detailed documentation for new systems and modernization efforts.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing generation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS’s), Bill of Materials, and labor estimates for shipboard electric power generation, control and distribution system, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Communicate effectively with team members in software engineering, hardware engineering and program management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience working with shipboard electric power generation systems.
• Proficient knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with US Navy and commercial shipboard electric power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to shipboard electric power generation, control and distribution systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
• Ability to execute PLC driven systems for machinery controls.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance (US Citizenship Required).

• Familiarity with ABS rules for Motor Vessels.
• Develop and execute testing protocols.
• Drive/Motor Control systems.
• Woodward, Basler, or Com Ap generator controls experience.
• SKM System Analysis Software experience.
• Technical writing ability.
• Experience with NG Sperry Marine, Furuno, JRC and Anschutz Navigation Systems.

The GBS Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good‑faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.