Electrical Engineer - Marine

Electrical Engineer - Marine Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. United States, Alabama, Spanish Fort 30950 Alabama 181 (Show on map) May 13, 2026
Description Position Summary The Marine Electrical Engineer I is a mid-level staff position jointly responsible for engineering, commissioning, and documentation of marine sales projects within our engineering staff. The job involves both in-house and field electrical design, troubleshooting, and customer interaction in a very integrated team environment. This position will have a strong focus on electrical controls, power generation, and electrical communications for marine vessels. Local travel to Louisiana and Florida is routine, USA-wide, and international travel is more seldom. We want a socially adaptable, highly intelligent, and hard-working engineer who thrives on challenges and who wants to work on a very close-knit team. This person needs an honest work ethic, a humble willingness to learn from anyone, and must be clever enough to apply all available resources toward problem solving. This person must be able to communicate and summarize intricate technical issues to audiences of various levels of technical ability. We are looking for someone with experience, talent, and behavior traits who can execute this role Essential Responsibilities & Expectations Major areas of co-responsibility: Project design, installation, and commissioning Design and publish package, control, and integration drawings according to our sales documentation and our customers' needs
Coordinate closely with project managers, field technicians, sales representatives, our suppliers, shipyards, architects, owners, and owners' other suppliers
Support sales representatives with research and design for sales quotations
Perform installation and commissioning in the field Solve product and design problems in the field Application issues
Supplier product issues
Technical design faults
Project design feedback for future enhancement Common tasking 2D electrical drawings
Equipment installation/performance troubleshooting on the job site
Teaching other technically oriented people how to operate or manipulate equipment and control systems
Implement revisions to designs in the field, on the fly
Engineering research in the office to solve customer, vendor, and coworker issues Qualifications Education Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Experience Working knowledge of marine vessels and equipment, at least 3 years' experience preferred.
Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required. Skills and Competencies High drive to succeed, without high emotional volatility
High tolerance for change, details, and people
Strong logical problem-solving, rapid-fire problem solving, and idea productivity capabilities
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Extreme comfort with computers and technology
Excel, Word, Autodesk or equivalent
Organizational skills
Relationship building skills Job Training TTCO and Supplier Computer Programs
Caterpillar programs
Power Systems training product training (CAT and allied)
Safety training
Compliance training Safety Summary Working Conditions Work is normally performed in company office, worksite, or shop environment.
Exposure to physical risk and all weather conditions is associated with this position.
Sitting for extended periods, driving for extended period, and standing on hard surfaces for extended periods is often required. Physical Requirements Driving (day and night)
Speaking
Listening
Standing
Writing
Typing
Reaching
Kneeling
Grasping
Stooping
Lifting
Reaching
Kneeling
Grasping
Stooping
Lifting
Climbing on equipment Job Hazards Tripping, slipping, falling
Job site hazards
Strains due to lifting
Hand injuries
Driving related hazards
Equipment movement
Stress and fatigue due to overexertion
Repetitive hand motion (computer work)
Back and neck strain
Stress
Potential harm from operating office equipment
Injury from lifting
Hearing loss from noise
Moving machinery
Respiratory Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualifications
Education
Bachelors (preferred)
Skills
Microsoft Office (preferred)
Organizational (preferred)
Problem Solving (preferred)
Verbal Communication (preferred)
Written Communication (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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