Senior Electrical Engineer

At Trident Maritime Systems – Heavy Equipment Group
, we don’t just build systems—we build careers. As a leader in the marine and defense industry, we’re looking for innovative, forward-thinking professionals who are ready to take on complex challenges and deliver real-world solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work on-site at our Kingsford, MI location.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will design and develop electrical controls/automation of assigned engineering tasks and projects.

• Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with customer purchase specifications.
• Develop design or design concept and product specifications within cost and budget goals.
• Coordinate designer and design engineer’s efforts, based on budget and schedule, when assigned.
• Make or supervise preparation of layout drawings and schematics.
• Perform, check, and approve electrical calculations.
• Perform Programming for PLCs, VFDs, and other requirements as required.
• Prepare detail and assembly drawings.
• Confer with engineering management on problems encountered and questions arising on project.
• Develop requirements for and specify purchase components.
• Support manufacturing and customers by troubleshooting and testing products.
• Communicate with other organizational operations on project requirements.
• Prepare proposals with estimated engineering effort from customer specifications and to marketing requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and other assigned activities.
• Direct checking of all drawings prepared for use on project.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S.E.E or 4-year Electrical Engineering Technology or Relevant Equivalent Experience.
• 2+ years electrical design of powered (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic) machinery.
• Electrical Equipment experience includes integration of VFDs, Motors, Cont actors, relays, HMIs, and Panel design.
• Experience with VFD/Contactor/Motor sizes varying from 1hp to 200 hp.
• Product line experience with Rockwell PLCs/HMI/VFDs and Schneider VFDs preferred.
• Experience with MIL spec environmental testing is a strong plus.
• Must be able to travel between plant locations and to customer sites based on project needs; short notice travel may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and additional perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Come join our winning Team!