Electrical Power Engineer

Actalent is a global leader in engineering services and talent solutions. We connect our clients with consultants for projects that align with their goals, skills, and interests. We are currently hiring for an electrical power engineer for a client of ours located in Virginia Beach, Va.

Job Duties

• Support shipboard electrical power and machinery control systems and equipment.

• Provide design support for integration of equipment in an industrial/shipboard environment.

• Develop programming and equipment standards for shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems.

• Prepare technical documentation such as reports, procedures and test plans in support of all aspects of shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems.

• Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems and equipment.

• 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 electrical power generation, control and distribution system upgrades.

• Communicate effectively with team members in software engineering, hardware engineering and program management.

Skills

• Power distribution

• Power system

• Generators

• Generator controls

• Power controls

• Motor controls

• Switchboard

• Switchboard Controls

• Drive controls

• Voltage regulation

• Voltage depth

• Control testing

• Electrical engineering

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• 7+ years of experience working with shipboard electrical power generation systems.

• Proficient knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with US Navy and commercial shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems.

• Ability to generate and maintain complex electrical drawing schematics for shipboard drive systems and switchboards.

• Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to shipboard electrical power generation, control and distribution systems and equipment.

• Ability to execute PLC driven systems for machinery controls.

• Ability to travel.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with ABS rules for Motor Vessels.

• Develop and execute testing Protocols.

• Drive/Motor Control systems.

• Woodward, Basler, or ComAp generator controls experience.

• SKM System Analysis Software experience.

• Technical writing ability.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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