Electrical Engineer - Electrical Systems (BT-25132) - Military veterans preferred

Bastion Technologies, Inc.

Department: Commercial Engineering - Houston Corporate
Employment Type: Full Time

The Electrical Engineer - Electrical Systems / Sub Sea will support Commercial Engineering in Houston, TX. We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and lifecycle support of electrical and electronic systems for subsea human-occupied vehicles and habitats. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of power distribution, control, and monitoring systems that ensure occupant safety, system reliability, and compliance with classification society requirements. This role requires strong technical expertise in subsea electrical systems, connectors, and controls, along with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and innovative solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, analyze, and document electrical systems for subsea human-occupied vehicles and habitats, including power distribution, control panels, lighting, and monitoring systems.
• Specify and integrate subsea connectors, penetrators, cabling, and junction boxes for man-rated environments.
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation to support fabrication, testing, and certification.
• Support the selection and qualification of subsea electrical components in accordance with applicable standards (DNV, ABS, IEEE, IEC).
• Provide engineering support during assembly, integration, testing, and commissioning of subsea electrical systems.
• Collaborate with life support, mechanical, and controls teams to ensure seamless integration across disciplines.
• Participate in hyperbaric, electrical load, insulation resistance, and functionality testing of subsea electrical systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations related to electrical components and systems.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements throughout all engineering activities
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, ocean engineering, or related discipline.
• Requires 3+ years of recent and related work experience in electrical design and integration for subsea systems, human-occupied submersibles, or similar safety-critical applications.
• Strong knowledge of subsea electrical design standards and practices, including high-reliability connectors, penetrators, and subsea cabling.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools for schematic and wiring diagram development.
• Familiarity with PLCs, control systems, and subsea monitoring instrumentation.
• Experience with testing methods such as insulation resistance, hipot, and hyperbaric testing.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills for engineering reports and client documentation.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary, multicultural project teams.

DESIRED:

• Experience with classification society certification for subsea electrical systems (DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register).
• Knowledge of subsea life support electrical requirements (power redundancy, safety interlocks, emergency systems).
• Familiarity with digital monitoring, subsea sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience contributing to deepwater or ultra-deepwater subsea projects.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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