The GBS Group, an engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking a Maritime Electrical Power Systems 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.
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
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.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must possess the following professional experience and 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 (US Citizenship Required)
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.