Electrical Engineer

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Engineer researching, developing, and testing electrical components and systems for Newport News Shipbuilding. Requires significant experience and education in electrical engineering and system design.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical engineering, including design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Proficient in PLC programming and familiar with electrical codes and regulations, ensuring compliance and effective problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering ExperiencePLC ProgrammingVFD Driven MotorsAuto CAD ProficiencyElectrical Codes Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignTroubleshootingMaintenanceTechnical Direction DevelopmentElectrical Systems Testing

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electrical Engineering Software

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET Accredited Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Commercial Electrical SystemsIndustrial Electrical SystemsDomestic Electrical Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components and systems
Designs electrical equipment and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
Develops and issues technical directions after thorough troubleshooting and evaluations
Works closely with maintenance departments
Involves in on-call duty, shift rotation, or weekend work as determined by the program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience
ABET accredited engineering degree
significant electrical engineering experience with design, maintenance and troubleshooting
experience with VFD driven motors and radio controls
proficiency in PLC programming, Auto CAD, and electrical engineering software
knowledge of electrical codes and regulations
self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships