COMPANY PROFILE:

Join a team with EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY and INTEGRITY!

CDI Corporation (CDI) is a $1 billion privately held company founded in 1950. We deliver engineering services to blue-chip clients with operations in markets around the world

CDI Marine Company is a division of CDI Government Services and a leader in providing our clients with high quality, cost effective engineering, design and logistics services in the marine industry. For additional opportunities please visit us at www.cdicareercenter.com

•     CDI Marine Company was awarded the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Governor’s Award in 2016.

•      Forbes.com named CDI as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the United States in 2012.

•      CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Design and engineer electrical components for installation on boats.
• Provide waterfront support, field engineering and detailed design and engineering support for small boats.
• Understand engineering/design specifications and engineering principles and methods, to perform engineering analysis and resolve engineering problems of moderate complexity.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis and design applications programs is required.
• Provide engineering calculation, technical solutions and professional guidance for electrical, IC, Command, Control, Communication and Computer systems.
• Responsible for research, development, regulation adherence, material conditions surveying and industrial oversight.
• Maintain superior customer relations and communications.
• Strive to maintain quality products, within schedule and cost.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Work independently providing waterfront support, field engineering and detailed design and engineering support to the small boat in-service engineering agent.
• Collect and analyze technical data for design or feasibility studies.
• Evaluate performance and life-cycle operational requirements and develops engineering design to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare layouts and specifications; review design proposals and drawings; and assure that specifications meet performance requirements.
• Provide electrical engineering expertise to the development of technical specifications, requisition and bid documents, inspection and testing requirements, etc.
• Apply specialized engineering knowledge and training to analyze and resolve design and production issues.

• Translate design to drawing of 440VAC/120VAC, 24VDC and 12VDC power distribution systems on small to medium size craft.
• Design systems utilizing IEEE-45, Coast Guard, ABS and military regulations for selections of components, cabling, hardware, etc and working knowledge of current installation practices.

• Perform voltage drop calculations, load analysis and any additional calculations used in the selection of and proving electrical system designs.
• Effectively use Computer Aided Design principles, both 2-D and 3-D and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in an open communicative environment, and be able to adapt to changing design requirements rapidly.
• Attend meetings and provide professional recommendations as requested.
• Professionally interface with customers and vendors.
• Provide project management, project supervision, planning, organizing and supervising designers / drafters and technicians.
• Prepare engineering sketches to help designers and drafters to complete engineering drawings.
• Check and review documents produced by other members of the department for completion and accuracy.
• Develop and apply advance methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex technical problems.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate projects or moderate phases of significant projects, coordinating efforts with engineers and staff.
• Develop and perform formal technical reports summarizing analyses, calculations and engineering studies.

• Available for CONUS and OCONUS travel.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 - 10 years of related experience in marine electrical and/or electronic design projects.
• Proficiency in the use of industry standard electrical and electronic design tools.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially EXCEL, essential.
• Knowledge of all phases on the engineering discipline.
• Ability and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extensive attention to detail, ability to multi-task and the drive to take ownership in one’s work.
• Work independently (with minimal supervision) or on project teams.
• Must have a security clearance and eligible for an immediate CAC.

PREFERRED:

• Significant small boat electrical and electronics integration experience.
• Passport.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Boat check craft on trailers or in the water.
• Employee is required to access remote areas of multi-level vessels
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles