NR Consulting · 3 months ago
Marine Electrical Engineering Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNR Consulting is seeking a Marine Electrical Engineering Lead to design and develop marine electrical power systems for carbon capture equipment. The role involves preparing technical documentation, specifying equipment, and coordinating integration with shipboard systems, while also mentoring a team of engineers.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Design low and medium-voltage marine electrical power systems to support carbon capture equipment (motors, compressors, pumps, control systems)
Develop one-line diagrams, load analyses, protection coordination studies, and grounding/bonding strategies compliant with marine class society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s)
Prepare marine-class-compliant design documentation including electrical load lists, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, and equipment data sheets
Specify electrical equipment (e.g., switchboards, transformers, VFDs, MCCs, UPS systems) for marine environments and ensure compatibility with onboard generation capacity
Coordinate integration of carbon capture power demands with shipboard electrical distribution and propulsion systems
Perform cable sizing, voltage drop, and heat dissipation calculations for new equipment loads
Generate technical specifications, installation work packages, and vendor requirement documents
Support the development of Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Control Philosophy for power system interfaces
Assist our Marine Certification team with class submittals and responses to surveyor comments
Develop pre-commissioning and commissioning plans for carbon capture electrical systems, including energization procedures and FAT/SAT protocols
Coordinate testing and verification requirements with shipyards, EPCs, and OEMs
Support sea trial preparation and post-commissioning troubleshooting of electrical system performance and safety interlocks
Team planning, recruiting, and managing a marine electrical engineering team
Mentor junior engineers and prioritize team tasks and goals in line with department and company goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering (Electrical)
Minimum 7 years of experience in marine electrical engineering, preferably involving newbuild or retrofit projects for commercial ships or offshore vessels
Deep understanding of marine electrical distribution systems (LV and MV), including main switchboards, emergency power systems, and UPS systems
Familiarity with marine codes and standards (e.g., IEC 60092, IEEE 45, SOLAS, ABS, DNV, IMO)
Proficient in power system modeling and analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, or similar)
Experience with VFDs, motor starting systems, and harmonics analysis in shipboard environments
Strong working knowledge of insulation resistance monitoring, isolation transformers, and EMC/EMI compliance strategies
Comfortable with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, etc.) and project documentation platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Autodesk Vault, or similar)
Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with cross-functional engineering teams, shipyards, and regulatory bodies
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering (Electrical)
Experience with power systems supporting process or chemical systems onboard vessels
Previous work on decarbonization technologies (e.g., carbon capture, exhaust gas cleaning, or alternative fuels)
Familiarity with integration of marine automation and control systems (e.g., IAS, PLC-based control)
Company
NR Consulting
NR Consulting is an information technology consulting firm that offers contingent hiring, direct hires, and managed IT services.
1001-5000 employees
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