Job Title:
Senior Maritime Electrical Engineer
Company Overview: Noetiq Edge is a strategic consulting firm based in Canada that provides insights and talent expertise to firms across multiple industries including Finance, Supply Chain, Defence, Retail, Healthcare, and High-Tech.
We establish trusted partnerships with organizations to ensure they have the strategy, information, technology, and talent required to succeed in a dynamic world.
Job Description: We are currently seeking a
Senior Maritime Electrical Engineer for an initial 1 year contract position.
This position will require a candidate located in Atlantic Canada, with about 20% of the work required on-site in Halifax.
As the successful candidate you will be at the forefront of maritime fleet electrification and decarbonization. You will lead the electrical design behind hybrid-electric and battery-powered vessels, shore-side charging integration, and the clean-power retrofits shaping the future of the industry.
Tasks: Lead and deliver marine electrical engineering studies and designs for assigned projects: scope, schedule, and technical quality. Design and specify shipboard electrical systems: power generation and distribution, DC grids, battery energy storage, lighting, automation, and communications. Perform and review load analyses, one-line diagrams, short-circuit studies, trip coordination, wiring diagrams, and cable routing. Advance electrification analyses: hybrid propulsion, diesel-electric, battery-electric, and shore-power (OPS) interfaces. Conduct vessel surveys, field inspections, and commissioning support. Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, technical reports, repair recommendations, and Class/Transport Canada submission packages. Oversee electrical aspects of new construction, electrification retrofits, and repair projects Present findings to clients, classification societies, and regulators; coordinate with naval architects, marine engineers, and subcontractors. Advise clients on emerging decarbonization technologies and support tender/bid reviews.
Must-have Qualifications: 6+ years of direct marine/shipboard electrical engineering experience. Hands-on experience with hybrid, diesel-electric, or battery-electric propulsion systems. Working knowledge of Class Rules (LR, DNV, ABS, BV), Transport Canada Marine Safety requirements, and IEEE/IEC/CSA standards. Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar) and electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP).
Nice-to-have Qualifications: Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS), DC grid architectures, and shore-charging interfaces. Experience with AutoCAD Electrical; Rhino or other 3D CAD tools. Familiarity with IMO GHG strategy, Tier III/alternative-fuel compliance, or green shipping corridor projects.
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Senior Maritime Electrical Engineer in Halifax employer: Noetiq Edge Consulting
Noetiq Edge is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, prioritizing employee growth and development within the maritime and defence sectors. With a flexible hybrid model based in Halifax, NS, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages innovation and strategic thinking, while also providing opportunities to engage with key industry stakeholders across Canada. Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers meaningful career advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.
