What are the responsibilities and job description for the (C) Electrical Field Engineer - Offshore Wind SOV Program position at The McHenry Management Group, Inc?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Background check, ship, and drug screening are requirements for this position. Travel is 90%. Contingent on client approval.
The Senior Electrical Field Engineer supports final construction, electrical integration, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery of the offshore wind Service Operations Vessel (SOV) under construction at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.
This role is focused on field execution and commissioning support - not detailed electrical design. The engineer will work directly onboard the vessel and within the shipyard environment to support electrical system completion, testing readiness, technical issue resolution, and coordination between engineering and production teams.
The ideal candidate understands marine electrical systems, commissioning processes, and waterfront shipyard operations involving complex vessels and integrated automation systems
Requirements
Primary Areas of Support
1. Electrical Commissioning Oversight
Support electrical system turnover and commissioning readiness.
Coordinate electrical testing activities and energization sequencing.
Assist with integrated system verification and operational testing.
Support troubleshooting of electrical and control system issues.
2. Engineering & Production Coordination
Act as liaison between engineering and electrical production teams.
Support field resolution of electrical installation issues.
Verify installation compliance with drawings and specifications.
Coordinate responses to technical questions from production teams.
3. Technical Reporting & Problem Resolution
Provide status updates to management regarding electrical completion.
Track electrical deficiencies and support closure activities.
Assist with commissioning reports and turnover documentation.
Coordinate with OEMs and vendors during startup and testing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Electrical Systems Support
Support commissioning and testing of:
Power generation systems
Switchboards
Motor control systems
Lighting systems
Alarm and monitoring systems
Integrated automation systems
DP-related electrical systems
Navigation and communication systems
Emergency power systems
Conduct onboard inspections and verification activities.
Testing & Commissioning
Assist with:
Cable meggering
Loop checks
Functional testing
Harbor acceptance testing
Integrated systems testing
Dock and sea trial support
Coordinate testing schedules with production and commissioning teams.
Support troubleshooting of control system integration issues.
Production & Field Coordination
Work directly with:
Electricians
Test teams
Production management
OEM representatives
Engineering personnel
Help resolve installation conflicts and production issues.
Verify completion status for turnover boundaries.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
Support ABS and USCG inspection activities.
Verify compliance with marine electrical standards and vessel specifications.
Assist with turnover package development and completion documentation.
Physical Job Requirements
Combination office and active shipyard environment.
Daily onboard vessel access required.
Ability to work in unfinished shipboard spaces and industrial waterfront environments.
Extended work hours may be required during testing and commissioning milestones.
Education/Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Minimum 5-10 years of marine electrical or shipyard experience.
Strong understanding of:
Marine electrical systems
Shipboard power distribution
Integrated automation systems
Commissioning and testing processes
Familiarity with:
ABS
USCG
DP systems preferred
Ability to read and interpret:
Electrical drawings
One-line diagrams
Cable schedules
Control schematics
Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills.
Preferred Experience
Offshore wind vessel support.
DP vessel electrical integration.
Vessel commissioning and sea trials.
Experience supporting offshore service vessels or complex commercial vessels.
Full-time
Description
Background check, ship, and drug screening are requirements for this position. Travel is 90%. Contingent on client approval.
The Senior Electrical Field Engineer supports final construction, electrical integration, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery of the offshore wind Service Operations Vessel (SOV) under construction at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.
This role is focused on field execution and commissioning support - not detailed electrical design. The engineer will work directly onboard the vessel and within the shipyard environment to support electrical system completion, testing readiness, technical issue resolution, and coordination between engineering and production teams.
The ideal candidate understands marine electrical systems, commissioning processes, and waterfront shipyard operations involving complex vessels and integrated automation systems
Requirements
Primary Areas of Support
1. Electrical Commissioning Oversight
Support electrical system turnover and commissioning readiness.
Coordinate electrical testing activities and energization sequencing.
Assist with integrated system verification and operational testing.
Support troubleshooting of electrical and control system issues.
2. Engineering & Production Coordination
Act as liaison between engineering and electrical production teams.
Support field resolution of electrical installation issues.
Verify installation compliance with drawings and specifications.
Coordinate responses to technical questions from production teams.
3. Technical Reporting & Problem Resolution
Provide status updates to management regarding electrical completion.
Track electrical deficiencies and support closure activities.
Assist with commissioning reports and turnover documentation.
Coordinate with OEMs and vendors during startup and testing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Electrical Systems Support
Support commissioning and testing of:
Power generation systems
Switchboards
Motor control systems
Lighting systems
Alarm and monitoring systems
Integrated automation systems
DP-related electrical systems
Navigation and communication systems
Emergency power systems
Conduct onboard inspections and verification activities.
Testing & Commissioning
Assist with:
Cable meggering
Loop checks
Functional testing
Harbor acceptance testing
Integrated systems testing
Dock and sea trial support
Coordinate testing schedules with production and commissioning teams.
Support troubleshooting of control system integration issues.
Production & Field Coordination
Work directly with:
Electricians
Test teams
Production management
OEM representatives
Engineering personnel
Help resolve installation conflicts and production issues.
Verify completion status for turnover boundaries.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
Support ABS and USCG inspection activities.
Verify compliance with marine electrical standards and vessel specifications.
Assist with turnover package development and completion documentation.
Physical Job Requirements
Combination office and active shipyard environment.
Daily onboard vessel access required.
Ability to work in unfinished shipboard spaces and industrial waterfront environments.
Extended work hours may be required during testing and commissioning milestones.
Education/Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Minimum 5-10 years of marine electrical or shipyard experience.
Strong understanding of:
Marine electrical systems
Shipboard power distribution
Integrated automation systems
Commissioning and testing processes
Familiarity with:
ABS
USCG
DP systems preferred
Ability to read and interpret:
Electrical drawings
One-line diagrams
Cable schedules
Control schematics
Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills.
Preferred Experience
Offshore wind vessel support.
DP vessel electrical integration.
Vessel commissioning and sea trials.
Experience supporting offshore service vessels or complex commercial vessels.