Electrical Marine Project Engineer

Consilium Safety Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of products and safety systems for fire and gas detection in the marine oil & gas transport and construction sectors. The company started in 1912 with speed logs and today we are an international company driven by innovation. With a presence in 55 countries we offer a dynamic and international working environment where you will work closely with a team striving to achieve the overall vision of the business.

Our culture is positive and fast-paced so it is important that you thrive in an environment where things change quickly. Consilium wants all employees to feel comfortable and cared for and encourages everyone to contribute in a positive way.

We are looking for an experienced hands-on Electrical Marine Project Engineer to join our team at our Fort Lauderdale Florida office.

This is a technical project delivery role. The successful candidate will bring a strong electrical or electronics foundation and practical field experience installing troubleshooting commissioning and supporting complex systems. You will lead Consilium Marine US projects from order handover through installation commissioning customer acceptance and the end of the warranty period.

The role is office-based when you are not traveling and requires approximately 4060% domestic and international travel sometimes for several weeks at a time. On-site assignments may require extended workdays and weekend work based on vessel schedules commissioning requirements and customer operating windows.

You will be responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of assigned projects serving as the link between Sales Engineering Operations Service customers shipyards and installation teams. This role involves substantial hands-on electrical and field work not just office-based project management. Depending on the project you may manage a project independently or lead a team but you will almost always be in the field working directly with equipment installation testing troubleshooting and commissioning activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing project scope customer requirements technical specifications drawings and system documentation at handover from Sales.

• Developing project execution plans schedules milestones resource requirements and risk controls.

• Creating updating and maintaining technical drawings layouts wiring documentation and as-built records.

• Coordinating the procurement preparation packing and shipment of equipment materials tools and project documentation.

• Leading and coordinating installation activities at customer sites vessels shipyards and other field locations.

• Providing hands-on technical support during installation testing troubleshooting programming commissioning and customer acceptance.

• Diagnosing electrical and electronic faults using schematics wiring diagrams specialized test instruments and other approved diagnostic tools.

• Coordinating technicians subcontractors internal departments and customer representatives to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

• Monitoring project progress and proactively communicating status changes risks delays and required actions to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Managing punch-list items deviations change documentation handover packages and warranty follow-up.

• Training coworkers and external customers on system operation maintenance and relevant technical procedures.

• Performing additional duties as required to support safe and successful project delivery.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering electrical engineering technology electronics marine engineering automation or a related technical discipline; or equivalent hands-on technical experience in electrical and electronic systems.

• Demonstrated field engineering experience is required including experience with electrical installation service engineering commissioning troubleshooting or technical project execution.

• Hands-on knowledge of electrical and electronic components control systems instrumentation wiring and equipment installation.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams system drawings technical specifications and customer requirements.

• Ability to use specialized test and diagnostic instruments to identify faults verify system performance and support commissioning activities.

• Experience coordinating technical work in the field including installation teams contractors tools materials deliveries and site resources.

• Ability to manage multiple project priorities make accurate decisions under pressure and resolve technical or schedule issues with the customer in mind.

• Strong organizational problem-solving and written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensivelyapproximately 5075% domestically and internationallyand work on extended site assignments when required.

• Valid drivers license and valid passport.

• Proactive commitment to safety including accident prevention and maintaining a safe clean and orderly work environment.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Experience using AutoCAD especially 2D electrical equipment layout or system drawings.

• Ability and willingness to learn AutoCAD quickly; candidates with strong technical drawing and electrical documentation skills will be considered even if their AutoCAD experience is limited.

• NICET certification Level IIIV preferably in Fire Alarm Systems or a related discipline.

• Previous experience in the marine industry including shipboard shipyard offshore vessel retrofit or marine systems work.

• Current or prior TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) access is preferred.

• Knowledge of SOLAS and other applicable marine classification safety or regulatory requirements.

• Experience with fire alarm gas detection monitoring VDR speed log instrumentation automation or related safety systems.

• Experience working in a fast-paced technical environment with tight installation and commissioning windows.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Overtime pay as per local and state laws including travel time

• Medical dental and vision insurance.

• 3% Simple IRA retirement plan with company match.

• 15 days paid vacation starting the first year. Additional 5 days after 5 years.

• 13 Paid holidays.

• 10 Paid Personal Time Off (PTO).

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Since the company was founded our main goal has been the same: to save lives. We strive to be a great place to grow and we are driven forward by our core values: I take responsibility I take initiative We deliver and One global team. Our corporate culture is characterized by a warm and family-like atmosphere where the individual is in focus. If this sounds like your next place to grow connect with us!

Does this sound like your next challenge Recruiting is ongoing and applications are reviewed on a continuous basis so please apply as soon as possible.

To help us assess technical fit please highlight your electrical or electronics education field engineering or commissioning experience hands-on troubleshooting experience and any AutoCAD NICET marine shipyard or safety-systems experience in your application.

Our interview process includes:

• Initial virtual introductory interview.

• In-person interview.

• Work sample focused on reading and interpreting electrical drawings.

• Drug screening and background test

• Additional interviews as required