Rainier Recruiting is partnering with a long-standing, employee-owned engineering consultancy who is seeking a skilled Marine Electrical Engineer to contribute to its growing marine engineering division. Known for delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges, this multidisciplinary team works on a wide array of marine and offshore projects. The work environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence, with a strong commitment to employee growth and industry impact. Passive candidates who are employed and curious to hear are more than welcome to have a “no-commitment” conversation with our Recruiting team about why this could be an exciting career opportunity. 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual salary to $160,000 plus bonus (negotiable).
• Opportunity to own employee ownership shares.
• Bonus and profit-sharing eligibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including coverage for dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 10% match.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Location: Seattle, WA or Providence, RI. This position is onsite 3 days a week and work from home 2 days a week.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We’re looking for professionals who:

• Are enthusiastic about advancing the maritime industry.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment grounded in integrity and innovation.
• Value client partnerships and are motivated to deliver practical, lasting solutions.
• Are eager to pursue learning opportunities beyond their immediate area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop shipboard electrical power systems in accordance with applicable codes, classification society rules, and engineering best practices.
• Conduct power system analyses including short circuit studies and coordination of protective devices.
• Perform lighting system calculations and develop supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review technical documents including load analysis, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, specifications, and materials for cost estimation and regulatory submittals.
• Lead engineering tasks within projects, manage budgets and timelines, assign responsibilities, and support proposal development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure proper integration of electrical systems within the vessel design.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and practices within marine electrical engineering.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of relevant electrical design experience in a maritime, industrial, or large-scale microgrid environment. Marine or consulting experience is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, marine engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain licensure within one year of hire is expected.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Rhino3D, or SolidWorks, and standard office software tools.
• Hands-on experience with electrical system analysis software (e.g., SKM preferred, EDSA, eTAP, or EasyPower).
• Strong communication skills, technical writing ability, collaborative mindset, and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction or be eligible for a TN visa.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for fieldwork, client meetings, or site visits. A valid driver’s license, passport, or TWIC card may be required for certain assignments.

Who is Rainier Recruiting? 

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.