Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Electrical Designer to join our team based in Chesapeake, VA. This is a hybrid position within local commuting distance for onsite presence expected once a month.

The designer will serve as a senior technical authority supporting U.S. Navy small boats and craft, providing advanced engineering and lifecycle sustainment. In this role, you will create detailed technical drawings, schematics, and layouts for electrical systems for Navy small boats using AutoCAD software. You will perform load calculations, select components, and ensure compliance with safety codes. This role will collaborate with engineers to support technical solutions for NSWC Combatant Craft Division.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Design and modify power distribution, communications and control systems for shipboard systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, sizing, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure all designs adhere to ABYC, Navy and DoD electrical codes.
• Conduct site visits in the Norfolk, VA area to verify as-built conditions and validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers and waterfront technician teams to resolve design conflicts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of experience with electrical systems, understanding of electrical theory, Navy shipboard systems, and/or electrical code requirements
• Demonstrated expertise utilizing AutoCAD to generate high-quality engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics based on "as-built" documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical degree or certification
• Experience with Navy small boats
• 3+ years of electrical systems experience

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer 40 hours /week (can be at home) in some weeks, and in other weeks, attend a half-day trip locally to conduct a boat check. Boat access may require climbing a ladder.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.