The Electrical Engineering Deputy works with the EE functional manager to lead a team of electrical engineers and technical professionals, setting priorities, supporting project execution, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment. In partnership with cross-functional departments - including mechanical/software/systems engineers, operations, manufacturing, project management, and quality - the Electrical Engineering Deputy supports organizational goals by providing expert technical guidance, resolving complex engineering challenges, and aligning resources with project demands.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and help implement internal policies and procedures for the EE group.
Monitor the quality of electrical work products and proactively address areas of concern.
Contribute to policies and procedures external to the group (such as corporate electrical engineering standards, processes and quality).
Functionally manage junior EE members (0-6 years of experience).
Participate in EE hiring and resource allocation.
Evaluate and help purchase software licenses, training credits and test equipment.
Work with corporate IT to address issues and craft implementation for new capabilities/practices.
Interface with other Oceaneering business units to ensure OTECH is following company procedures and best practices.
Participate in the development and maintenance of SharePoint pages for electrical engineers.
Review proposal efforts including Statements of Work (SoW)/Performance Work Statements (PWS), Basis of Estimates (BoE) and Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROM).
Evaluate engineering opportunities and provide go/no go assessments.
Assess work progress by participating in events such as design reviews or Monthly Increment Program Reviews.
Work with engineering leads and program managers to proactively find and address problems.
Run the EE Weekly meeting when the EE Manager is out of office.
Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.
Prepare reports and present results to management and client.
Demonstrate ability to devise innovative solutions to problems when conventional solutions are insufficient.
Support occasional travel needs.
BS Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline. Commensurate experience will be considered.
15+ years of practical experience supporting electrical engineering needs for hardware-based products from an engineering and/or management perspective.
Experience supporting government programs.
Experience mentoring electrical engineers.
Solid written and oral communications skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering issues to team members and customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.
Must be a US citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with robotic or underwater systems.
Experience using Altium Designer and/or SolidWorks Electrical.
Experience training electrical engineers in leadership.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Compensation $138,300.00 - 207,500.00
About UsOceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.Skills Required
- BS Degree in a STEM discipline (or commensurate experience)
- 15+ years practical experience supporting electrical engineering for hardware-based products
- Experience supporting government programs
- Experience mentoring electrical engineers
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States DoD security clearance
- Must be a US citizen
- Experience working with robotic or underwater systems
- Experience using Altium Designer and/or SolidWorks Electrical
- Experience training electrical engineers in leadership
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are portrayed as comprehensive, including private medical insurance and broad medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to local markets. In several contexts, coverage is characterized as good to outstanding.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include pension/retirement plans and a U.S. 401(k), which are consistently highlighted as part of a competitive package. These elements are described as contributing meaningful value to overall compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave programs include PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave, with annual leave emphasized globally. Time-off provisions are noted as a steady component of total rewards even when salary opinions differ.
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What We Do
Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership. We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.
