Electrical Engineer - Washington State Ferries

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is an essential part of Washington's transportation network. Every year, we carry nearly 20 million passengers across Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands on more than 400 sailings a day. Our dedicated teams with over 2,100 people work together to serve our communities and shape the future of ferry travel.

WSF, a division of WSDOT, is currently seeking an engineering professional with maritime experience to support the electrical systems that keep Washington’s ferry fleet operating safely and reliably. Working under the direction of the Chief Naval Architect, this position contributes to vessel modifications, repairs, and new construction that sustain essential ferry service. Maritime experience is critical to developing designs that address vessel operating conditions and meet applicable marine regulatory and electrical standards.

Join a team dedicated to strengthening fleet reliability and serving the communities that depend on Washington State Ferries.

As we navigate a once-in-a-generation transformation to decarbonize our system — guided by our core values Serve, Respect, Trust, Grow Navigate, and bold strategic priorities Service Excellence, Improved Communication and Empowered People — there’s never been a more meaningful time to come aboard at Washington State Ferries.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you/the Electrical Engineer 4 will:

• Apply maritime electrical engineering expertise to design ferry vessel modifications, repairs, and new construction.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and drawings for vessel power, lighting, communications, and navigation systems, including short-circuit and power analyses.
• Verify vessel-specific compliance with USCG, ABS, IMO/SOLAS, IEEE, and NEC requirements.
• Lead electrical installation design and coordinate engineering support for complex vessel projects.
• Conduct ship checks, verify drawings and calculations, confirm As-Built conditions, and prepare regulatory and stakeholder reports.
• Develop technical and cost information and specifications for equipment, materials, and shipyard installations and removals.
• Review vendor, consultant, contractor, and design work for accuracy and compliance with calculations, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Troubleshoot vessel electrical and electronic systems; provide technical assistance and training to vessel engineering and Eagle Harbor staff.
• Uphold WSF’s strategic priorities (Service Excellence, Improved Communication, and Empowered People) and values (Serve, Grow, Trust, Respect, and Navigate), ensuring they are embedded in WSF’s culture through leadership actions

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Service-Oriented – Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Growth Mindset – Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Experience contributing to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect and equal opportunity.
• Experience in shipyard or consulting Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design Office dealing with shipboard electrical systems.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer…