Electrical Design Engineer
BSA Solutions Inc.
- Balamban, Cebu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The opportunity to work and learn from the world's best in ship designs.
- Work on cutting-edge technology and be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
- Competitive compensation with excellent benefits.
- Work alongside talented professionals in a rapidly evolving industry.
- Review the initial electrical design project schedule and ensure that the project schedule is realistic and can be successfully executed with the availability of sufficient resources.
- Manage design schedules and ensure that design tasks align with production timelines and support efficient workflow.
- Ensure that electrical design deliverables, including drawings, requisitions, and material take-off (MTO) information, are delivered within the specified due dates for each project.
- Address and resolve electrical issues promptly to maintain schedule adherence, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Identify
- Assess and evaluate proposed electrical designs to ensure they meet the functional requirements and intended purpose of the vessel.
- Verify that electrical designs align with the technical specifications provided for the vessel, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Address client requirements and ensure they are met, taking into account any variations or requests that may exceed the vessel's specifications.
- Develop electrical drawings that adhere to the established design and production standards, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the process.
- Implement rigorous quality control measures to minimise the need for rework and prevent warranty issues arising from electrical design discrepancies.
- Identify and capture potential risks relevant to the electrical design area during risk review meetings, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are put in place.
- Collaborate with the team during drawing "Checkplot" sessions to review and verify the accuracy and compliance of electrical designs.
- Review and ensure that the electrical design meets the specific requirements outlined in the relevant codes for IMO High-Speed craft Code or other applicable flag state regulations.
- Collaborate closely with the assigned Classification Society and ensure that the electrical design adheres to their guidelines and standards.
- Incorporate any additional requirements or regulations imposed by the local flag state authorities into the electrical design, ensuring full compliance.
- Verify that the electrical design aligns with other relevant international standards beyond those specified by the Classification Society and Flag State Authorities to ensure comprehensive compliance.
- Adhere to the Company's established design standards and guidelines throughout the electrical design process, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with internal standards.
- Undertake electrical calculations, including cable sizing, battery calculations, discrimination analysis, load balance calculations, and other relevant calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable flag/class codes, the Company’s standards, and industry best practices.
- Verify that all electrical design calculations adhere to the specific requirements outlined in the relevant flag/class codes, ensuring compliance and regulatory adherence.
- Follow the Company's established standards and guidelines for electrical calculations, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with internal standards.
- Review and validate electrical calculations to identify and rectify any potential design errors or inconsistencies, ensuring accurate calculations to minimise the need for rework and associated costs and delays.
- Minimize comments or queries from the class society regarding the design, ensuring a smoother approval process and minimising potential revisions.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the teams to ensure smooth integration of electrical design with the overall production process, and to include timely communication, sharing relevant information, and addressing any design-related issues that may arise throughout the production phase.
- Maintain regular and clear communication with the electrical design lead in Australia, which involves providing updates, seeking guidance or clarification, and collaborating on resolving design-related challenges or issues.
- Actively identify and address design-related issues in a proactive manner, promptly communicating any concerns, proposing potential solutions, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to reach consensus and arrive at effective design solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B.Eng Electrical) or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in Aluminum/Steel ship newbuild projects.
- Solid foundation in electrical design principles and possess the ability to develop designs that align with vessel specifications and applicable rules and regulations.
- Display a comprehensive understanding of the requirements set forth by classification societies and flag rules pertaining to electrical design in the maritime industry.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Proficiency in utilising 2D design software, specifically AUTOCAD, and familiarity with NAVISWORKS.
- Strong analytical capabilities to undertake problem-solving tasks and perform calculations such as voltage drop, short circuit analysis, breaker discrimination, load balance, and battery sizing calculations.
- Have experience or familiarity with industry-standard software tools like Dialux, commonly used for lighting design and analysis.
- Display competency in using MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, for documentation, data analysis, and reporting purposes.
- Licensed Philippine Electrical Engineer
- Marine Engineering experience onboard ships
- Aluminium shipbuilding experience
- Licensed Philippine Mechanical Engineer; Familiarity with 3D SHIP CAD software (SHIPCON)
- Familiar with Glamox & Dialux or similar Software