COMPANY PROFILE:

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CDI Corporation (CDI) is a $600 million 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:

CDI Government Services is currently recruiting an Electrical/Cabling Engineer in Norfolk, VA for the IWS 8.0 program. 

• Main responsibility of this engineering position is to develop the Cable Impact Statement and Cable Run Sheets (CRSs) that are part of the TDP
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring equipment will be cabled correctly to allow proper communications with other equipment and systems aboard the ships
• Requires an understanding of Aegis specifications as well as the General Specification for Overhaul (GSO)
• Reports to the Senior Design Engineer / Integrator

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Based on Aegis specifications and the GSO, determine the correct cable type that must be used to support equipment being installed
• Identify the proper connectors and back shells that must be used
• Provide how cables must be pinned internally
• Develop and provide the Cable Impact Statement and Cable Run Sheets as part of the TDP
• Support the development of the Cable Block Diagram in the TDP by providing all required information to the integrator
• Assign cable numbers to every cable and Maintain Configuration Management of the cables
• Provide options and alternatives for cabling when required
• Provide Power Sourcing requirements s part of the TDP
• Develop Power Point presentations as required
• Lead or participate in ship checks to accomplish cabling/electrical surveys to support TDP development
• Participate in meetings and phone conferences when required by the government sponsor
• Assist in the resolution of cabling issues occurring on the waterfront during equipment installations

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 - 10 years of relevant experience and a minimum of BA/BS degree is required in engineering.  A Professional Engineer’s license may substitute for 2 years of experience. OR 14 years of Professional / Military experience relevant to Navy Surface Ship Combat Systems.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Proficient with Microsoft products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must have a current Secret clearance and may be subject to a security investigation 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 objects up to 30 lbs.
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles