Ordnance Electrical Safety Professional As an Ordnance Facilities Electrical Inspector, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the electrical safety of naval weapons and ordnance facilities and platforms. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to provide research and technical support to senior-level DoD representatives responsible for ordnance electrical safety of naval weapons and ordnance facilities and platforms in Lightning Protection, Facility Grounding and Bonding, Equipment Grounding and Bonding, Electrical Service, Ordnance and Energetic Grounding and Bonding, Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO), and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Key Responsibilities:
See More Details >>Position Description If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors As the Electrical Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS450) and the U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. PMS450 is the acquisition program office for the New Construction of Attack Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. PMS450 is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. VIRGINIA Class submarines support five of the six Navy core maritime capabilities: Deterrence, Maritime Security, Sea Control, Forward Presence, and Power Projection. Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers. Serco-NA has an opening for and immediately hiring a Electrical Engineer supporting the Electrical Systems Integration Team in PMS450, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine program office. This is an opportunity to join our growing team to contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier attack submarine. Submarine experience is a plus. A submarine electrical engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, inspection, and technical consulting of shipboard electrical systems. They work on a wide range of projects, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and maritime regulations. Electrical systems are essential to all aspects of a submarine, from its power distribution, lighting and controls to its navigation and communication. Many electrical engineers are therefore involved at all stages to keep these systems fine-tuned. The role includes developing technical specifications, conducting shipboard surveys, and providing technical support for ship conversions and new constructions. A role as a submarine engineer will take you on a journey like no other. Playing your part in creating powerful naval vessels, you’ll work on some of the most advanced technology in the world. These roles are crucial for the effective operation of underwater infrastructure and systems. These engineers provide support to a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) customer. This role will support the management and execution of technical and design requirements for new and ongoing submarine shipbuilding programs. Candidates should possess strong engineering and acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with surface and undersea shipbuilding programs. In this role, you will: • Assess risk for technical decisions for Electrical Systems for VIRGINIA Class Ships. Deliver detailed support/risk briefs to Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Deputy Ship Design Managers and provides technical expertise in the production of critical design and production documents provided by the SITs and MAITs. • Provide engineering assessment, research, and problem resolution for VIRGINIA class Electrical Systems. • Provide expert responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Engineering Reports (ERs), Work Deferral Requests (WDRs), Departures from Specification (DFS), and Liaison Action Requests (LAR). • Support the VIRGINIA Class submarine Program Office for the integration and execution of VIRGINIA Electrical system concept and design changes by participating / leading VTCs, working groups, and planning and technical meetings. • Assist with the development and implementation of programmatic documentation including ship and systems specifications, performance specifications, interface control documentation, and design decision documentation. • Provide subject matter expertise with managing of programmatic, technical, administrative and support activities required to develop and execute the VIRGINIA Block V functions. • Provide subject matter expertise in the development of technology roadmaps and processes to support Block Upgrades. • Review technical correspondence from EB, adjudicating comments, and providing official PMS 450 responses. • Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training materials, and provide technical recommendations. • Work with other PMS 450 positions to include other SITs, SDMs, DSDMs, MAITs, and NAVSEA Technical Warrant Holders (TWH), including electrical. • Deliver formal presentations of engineering issues and concerns to the PMS 450 Program Manager and other senior officials on complex issues.. • Develop close working relationships with technical warrant holders, subject matter experts, systems engineering specialists, ship designers, and fabrication trades to develop cost-effective systems and designs that meet requirements • Review technical products, determine stakeholders, come through comment resolution on technical products, write letters to codify direction back to our contractor • Develop solutions to a variety of controversial problems; anticipates future trends; and investigate application of new technology or approaches • This position requires resolution of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast paced environment. • Use your expertise and knowledge of electrical systems, Navy specifications, welding, fasteners, materials, mechanical equipment, and general methods of manufacturing in performing technical evaluations. • Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions. • Electrical engineers will also support project engineers overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality, working in a team environment, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors. • Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations • Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications • Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials • Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain • Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms and PQs, which are similar to VIRs / UNSATs • Change management via Enterprise Change Request • Quality Control: Implement stringent quality control measures during the construction phase to maintain adherence to design specifications and regulatory standards. • Interface Coordination: Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of structural elements with electrical, mechanical, and systems components. • Responsible for supporting and sometimes leading cross discipline teams of engineers and designers to execute tasking as assigned by the program manager. Engineer will interface with many stakeholder both internal and external to PMS450 and will be responsible for day-to-day project management and engineering activities such as working with Subject Matter Expert (SME) leads to develop and execute technical project plans, estimating schedules and costs, tracking progress, coordinating resolution of technical issues, and identifying risks and concerns to the program manager. • Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. • Engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions. • Responsible for maintaining respective system diagrams and system descriptions/supporting calculations • Responsible for new construction test specifications and SMITE test/trial specifications • Interface with resolving construction related issues mainly in SMITE in preparation for first of class trials • Supplier technical management in partnership with supply chain • Technical correspondence (internal and external) by Inquiry Forms • Change management via Enterprise Change Request Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will have: • An Active or Current DoD Secret clearance or eligible for a clearance. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred • 8-10 years of professional experience • Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Demonstrates strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual thinking skills. • Must work well within a time sensitive environment. • Capacity to act as the technical owner for complex components and assemblies, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution • Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity • Required: Excellent written and oral communications skills • Experience with electrical systems and designs in the Navy or defense systems, including engineering related to R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs for Navy shipbuilding and defense systems • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of systems engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, acquisition professionals, and logistics and sustainment professionals to achieve program outcomes • Ability to analyze mechanical designs through review of design artifacts • Professional Engineer Certification desired • Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively. • Experience as a project manager • Ability to be flexible both in relation to job-specification and schedules. • Ability to solve problems. • Desired active NNPI account and CAC • Desired: 10 or more years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs. • Desired: Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer. • Desired: Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, the budgeting process and Navy program execution. • Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred. • Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal. • Demonstrate the ability to interact with senior management on complex technical issues • Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines. • Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team. • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and some travel outside the DC area may be required. Additional desired experience and skills: • Technical knowledge of SUBSAFE program, • Submarine Engineering experience is a plus. • S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is highly desirable. • Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms. Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink modeling is desired. • Experience working in DoD or DoN environments is preferred. • Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers. • Applicant should be highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills, and should be capable of working independently and in a team environment. • Support in providing engineering manager support for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Department preferred. • Experience in leading and engaging in weekly meeting with the ship builder and supplier regarding actions and statuses desirable. • Experience providing review of design specifications, technical issue resolution, and technical documentation. • Previous NAVSEA and SUPSHIP audit support experience is preferred. • Experience providing review of design specifications, technical issue resolution, and technical documentation. • General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering • The ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field of structural design and analysis with some guidance from senior engineers, SMEs and supervisor. • The ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating the many ship systems, with teams of engineers and designers of varying disciplines. • Good communication and technical writing skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office platforms. • Expe...
See More Details >>For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000 - $144,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits. You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Senior Application Engineer Washington DC and Northern Virginia region This position will be home-based and requires daily travel to local customer sites within the geographical region. U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more. What will you do? • Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities. • Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily. • Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system. • Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements. • Installation and upgrading of EPMS software. • Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware. • Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting. • Documenting the as-built system. • Travel up to 25% to customer sites on average with potential for more if needed. What qualifications will make you successful? • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience. • Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts with the ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings. Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc. • Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, and BACnet. • Experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems. • Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware as well as with computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven. • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and a good driving history. Desirable Qualifications: • HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development. • Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, and Wonderware. Additional: • The first 3-4 weeks involve training and safety classes (online), followed by on-the-job training, partnered with a peer. This will require more than typical overnight travel until candidates get the necessary experience. • Job sites can change regularly or remain constant for long periods, depending upon client demand. Clients could include commercial, industrial, critical infrastructure, data center and government facilities. Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today! €36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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