SOFEC, Inc. is a leader in the development and supply of Single-Point Mooring (SPM) systems and is engaged in research involving new and improved tanker mooring systems and associated components. Projects range from preliminary design studies to major engineering, fabrication, and procurement projects that include installation and commission. Projects supplied by SOFEC include marine terminals for product import / export, turrets, tower yoke and spread moorings for tanker based floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO / FSO) systems installed in water depths ranging from 30 feet to 5,000 ft. SOFEC is currently looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer.
The Sr. Electrical Engineer will use expertise to develop new hypotheses and theories and to make recommendations which result in significant changes to important areas of engineering programs. Assignments involve very extensive and highly diversified systems, project or program. Projects are of major significance, extensive cost, diverse complexity and strategic importance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identifies, assesses, plans and develops novel product concepts and business models that build new product or system options.
Supports the growth of new business by taking a balanced view of the technology investment portfolio to integrate market needs with emerging technologies.
Leads the design, development and support of very extensive, highly diversified systems, projects or programs from concept to technology transfer to project delivery.
Sponsors new project technologies and solicits understanding and support of other line managers and senior managers for major technology step changes.
Champions key projects with company objectives in mind to achieve strategic objectives.
Collaborates in the evaluation and assessment of competitive products, processes or new trends.
Develops reports, diagrams, correspondence, procedures, specifications and technical calculations. Prepares technical data and papers for sales personnel, customers and publications using good internal presentation and report writing skills.
Supports design team with technical knowledge and input to complete deliverables including at minimum: plans, schematics, diagrams, details, reports.
Travels occasionally to field sites to assist with product related problems or to obtain application data.
Assists with project cost estimates.
Writes department process procedures and policies as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering required.
15+ years of experience in electrical engineering including strong offshore project experience.
Recognized nationally as an expert and consultant in specialized engineering areas
EPC electrical experience preferred
Marine electrical engineering experience required; Exposure to certifying agencies such as ABS, DNV, BV and their rules/standards strongly preferred
Strong Oil and Gas experience required; subsea, upstream, midstream, or downstream
Experience with Fire and Gas detection and safety systems a plus
Some hazardous area design experience to ATEX, IEC Ex, API 505, EI 15, etc. required
Hands on field experience in commissioning or factory acceptance testing is a big plus.
Knowledge of common electrical equipment and construction methods is required
Knowledge of current electrical system design and study tools is a plus
Key Skills:
Fundamental knowledge of lighting design a plus; but not required
Demonstrated mastery of an area of engineering which may cross engineering and scientific disciplines
Demonstrated abilities and contribution to successful engineering project outcomes will be given significant weight
Viewed by senior managers as a technical and business leader with successes in technology development and engineering strategy
Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives
Ability to:
read/review single line drawings power distribution systems & P&IDs
evaluate all business factors related to project / program and make sound recommendations that meet broad goals and company priorities
generate simple schematics for power distribution systems and check drawings against client and class specifications
develop/review data sheets and specifications for electrical equipment and electrical aspects of various offshore equipment.
read, review, interpret and write customer specifications and technical responses and deviations
design or review cable tray design and layouts and cable routing
SOFEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
