Marine Electrical Engineer

3GA Marine is a partnership of Marine Professionals providing services in Engineering, Project Support and Consulting to the Canadian marine industry. We have staff located in Victoria and Vancouver (Burnaby). We enjoy collaborating with clients and colleagues to provide innovative solutions to complex marine problems. We implement the latest technology, in engineering tools and new vessel technology, to provide a competitive advantage for ourselves and our customers. We value our people, our environment and strive to make our careers exciting and enjoyable. For more information, please visit our website www.3GAmarine.com. As our Marine Electrical Engineer, you will bring your high degree of technical knowledge and innovative engineering to provide turn key solutions to marine installations on small work boats to large ferry installations. You will be primarily responsible for all aspects of engineering design of new design and vessel refits from concept through to implementation. Projects vary in complexity and size, small equipment installations to whole vessel detail design. Responsibilities/Duties:

• Design of marine systems using AutoCAD and other specific electrical engineering software.
• Develop single line diagrams and distribution plans
• Perform load analyses and fault current analysis on whole ship design and component installations in existing configurations.
• Develop electrical ship propulsion design with various modes of energy creation and storage systems utilizing high voltage AC and DC systems.
• Develop routing and interconnections diagrams, lighting design
• Write and review specifications for refit or new vessel designs.
• Prepare technical specifications and tender packages for equipment including: medium and low voltage switchgear, low voltage motor control centers, and low voltage electrical equipment.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent Hold a Professional Engineers License to practice in British Columbia (intermediate/senior positions) or hold an Engineer in Training designation (junior/intermediate positions). Experience expectations:

• Senior position: Minimum 10+ years in a design office / shipyard with experience in refit/new vessel projects.
• Intermediate position 3-10 years in a design office / shipyard with experience in refit/new vessel projects.
• Junior position: <3 years in a design office / shipyard with experience in refit/new vessel projects.

Experience working in a shipyard or ship repair environment preferred. Familiarity with BC marketplace for ship operators and or ferry operators an asset. Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies:

• Strong technical writing skills needed to produce concise written technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills and engagement with clients.
• Working knowledge of ACAD software and of Microsoft Office suite.
• Availability and willingness to travel and conduct ship survey works including in confined spaces.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and compliance with all safety laws.
• Participate in industry activities, staying abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, products and software tools

We offer:

• A flexible work environment
• Extended dental and health benefits including MSP premium coverage
• Funded educational and training opportunities
• Employee mentorship program
• Open door leadership philosophy
• Open floor plan design / collaborative working space

Positions are available at the Intermediate or Senior level (depending on experience) in our Victoria office, and at a Junior or Intermediate level (depending on experience) in our Burnaby office. Apply at