Electrical Engineer

The
Electrical Engineer - Electrical Systems / Sub Sea
will support various project 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.

• Requires a
  bachelor's degree

in electrical engineering, ocean engineering, or related discipline.

• Must have
  3+ years
  of recent and related work experience in electrical design and integration for subsea systems, human-occupied submersibles, or similar safety-critical applications
  (Comparable experience in other complex engineering environments will also be considered)
  .

• In lieu of degree:

Candidates with
7+
years of recent and related experience will be considered.

• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools for schematic and wiring diagram development.

• Strong communication and technical writing skills for engineering reports and client documentation.

• Demonstrable ability to work within time/budget constraints.

DESIRED:

• Experience with classification society certification for subsea electrical systems (DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register).

• Strong knowledge of subsea electrical design standards and practices, including high-reliability connectors, penetrators, and subsea cabling.

• 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.

• Experience with testing methods such as insulation resistance, hipot, and hyperbaric testing.

• Familiarity with PLCs, control systems, and subsea monitoring instrumentation.

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 and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.

• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.

• 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 be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

• 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) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

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, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options.
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.

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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