Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, a Fincantieri Marine Group company, is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer at our Sturgeon Bay, WI location.

Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering expertise in support of vessel construction and repair projects. This position develops practical, cost-effective electrical engineering solutions while collaborating with engineering, production, project management, customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution. The Senior Electrical Engineer provides both office-based design support and hands-on shipyard support to verify installations, resolve technical issues, and ensure electrical systems meet project requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Domestic travel may be required.

Essential Functions

Develop, review, and issue quality electrical engineering deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, engineering change notices (ECNs), and other technical documentation.
Design and support marine electrical systems for vessel construction and repair projects while ensuring compliance with project requirements, customer specifications, and applicable regulations.
Provide engineering support in the shipyard by reviewing electrical installations, verifying work accuracy, resolving field issues, answering production questions, and assisting with testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
Coordinate assigned engineering activities with production, project management, vendors, and other engineering disciplines to support project schedules, budgets, and successful vessel delivery.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills

Ability to develop, review, and interpret complex electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and other electrical engineering documentation.
Working knowledge of marine electrical systems, shipbuilding practices, and applicable rules and regulations including ABS, USCG, SOLAS, and associated regulatory agencies.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Cadmatic, ShipConstructor, EPLAN, ETAP, or similar engineering software, with experience supporting electrical design and analysis.
Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
6 Years of experience required
Six Sigma or LEAN certification preferred

Competencies

Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:

Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, reach and type; stoop or kneel; and speak or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The position is primarily performed in a quiet, climate-controlled environment with minimal exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury. When entering the shipyard, there may be exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer
This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Senior Electrical Engineer

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