Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Marine Electrical Engineer - Marine & OG systems

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering is required; a Marine Engineering qualification is an added advantage.
At least 5 years of experience in marine, offshore or shipyard electrical engineering in design, bids or commissioning roles.
Exposure to at least one major marine electrical equipment package, such as switchboards, drives, battery energy storage systems, generators or transformers.
Working knowledge of marine classification and statutory rules applicable to electrical systems.
Hands-on knowledge of low- and medium-voltage switchboards, transformers, generators, motors, propulsion drives, uninterruptible power supplies and battery energy storage systems.
Working exposure to Power Management Systems and Integrated Automation Systems and their interfaces with the electrical network.
Familiarity with SOLAS, IMO and classification society rules applicable to marine electrical installations.
Basic awareness of marine cybersecurity notations and network segregation principles.
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, general arrangement drawings and equipment datasheets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams, SharePoint, and basic AutoCAD.
Clear written and verbal English, structured documentation, vendor coordination, and ability to work with global teams across time zones.
Willingness to travel to shipyards, vendor works and customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

Study customer specifications, vessel general arrangement drawings and class rules; support preparation of electrical load lists, single-line diagrams and system architecture.
Prepare and review technical specifications, equipment lists, cable schedules and material take-offs for the electrical package.
Support vendor enquiries and technical clarifications, and prepare technical bid evaluations and comparison sheets.
Assist in identifying and documenting assumptions, deviations, exclusions and clarifications for customer and internal submissions.
Coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and Power Management Systems, Integrated Automation Systems, propulsion, navigation and safety systems.
Verify compliance with SOLAS, IMO, classification society requirements, including DNV, ABS, LR, KR, RINA and BV, and applicable cybersecurity notations.
Support cost estimation covering equipment, engineering, installation and commissioning scope.
Participate in technical discussions with customers, vendors and classification societies during bid and execution phases.
Support Factory Acceptance Tests, Harbor/Site Acceptance Tests and commissioning activities as required.
Maintain updated vendor data, reference documentation, lessons learned and standard specification templates.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in vendor coordination, technical evaluation and proposal preparation is preferred.
Exposure to DP-2 or DP-3 vessels, RoRo vessels, bunker vessels, or autonomous or remotely operated vessels.
Experience with containerized battery energy storage solutions and shore power charging systems, including MCS.
Familiarity with marine cybersecurity notations, including Cyber Essential or Cyber Resilience, and network hardening.
Prior experience working with European, Chinese or Korean marine electrical equipment suppliers.

Job Title - Marine Engineer – Electrical

Location - Bangalore, Electronic City

Position Type -Full time, individual contributor

Experience Required- 5 -8 years in marine / offshore electrical engineering

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Marine Engineering qualification is an added advantage)

Role Purpose

The Marine Engineer – Electrical is responsible for supporting the engineering design, specification review and technical coordination of electrical systems for marine and offshore vessels. The role works closely with the Bids & Proposals, Project Execution and Engineering teams to ensure that electrical scope is technically sound, class-compliant, correctly interfaced with associated systems, and delivered on schedule.

Scope of Systems

• LV / MV switchboards and distribution systems

• Generators, alternators and prime mover interfaces

• Transformers and neutral earthing resistors (NER)

• Motors, propulsion drives and variable frequency drives (VFDs)

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and shore power / charging systems

• UPS and emergency / essential power systems

• Power Management Systems (PMS) and Integrated Automation Systems (IAS) interfaces

• Cabling, earthing and hazardous area (HazLoc) installations

Key Responsibilities

• Study customer specifications, vessel general arrangement drawings and class rules; support preparation of electrical load lists, single line diagrams (SLDs) and system architecture.

• Prepare and review technical specifications, equipment lists, cable schedules and material take-offs for the electrical package.

• Support vendor enquiries, technical clarifications, and preparation of technical bid evaluations and comparison sheets.

• Assist in identifying and documenting assumptions, deviations, exclusions and clarifications for customer and internal submissions.

• Coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and PMS, IAS, propulsion, navigation and safety systems.

• Verify compliance with SOLAS, IMO, and classification society requirements (DNV, ABS, LR, KR, RINA, BV) and applicable cyber security notations.

• Support cost estimation covering equipment, engineering, installation and commissioning scope.

• Participate in technical discussions with customers, vendors and classification societies during bid and execution phases.

• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbor/Site Acceptance Tests (HAT/SAT) and commissioning activities as required.

• Maintain updated vendor data, reference documentation, lessons learned and standard specification templates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering; a Marine Engineering qualification is an added advantage.

• 5 years of experience in marine, offshore or shipyard electrical engineering, in design, bids or commissioning roles.

• Exposure to at least one major marine electrical equipment package (switchboards, drives, BESS, generators, or transformers).

• Working knowledge of marine classification and statutory rules applicable to electrical systems.

• Experience in vendor coordination, technical evaluation and proposal preparation is preferred.

• Willingness to travel to shipyards, vendor works and customer sites as needed.

Skill Area

Core technical - Hands-on knowledge of LV/MV switchboards, transformers, generators, motors, propulsion drives, UPS and battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Automation & Controls- Working exposure to Power Management Systems (PMS) and Integrated Automation Systems (IAS), and their interfaces with the electrical network

Class & statutory- Familiarity with SOLAS, IMO and class society rules (DNV, ABS, LR, KR, RINA, BV) applicable to marine electrical installations

Cyber security- Basic awareness of marine cyber security notations and network segregation principles

Documentation- Ability to read and interpret SLDs, load lists, cable schedules, GA drawings and equipment datasheets

Tools- MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD (basic), MS Teams and SharePoint

Soft skills- Clear written and verbal English, structured documentation, vendor coordination, and ability to work with global teams across time zones

Nice to Have

• Exposure to DP-2 / DP-3 vessels, RoRo, bunker vessels, or autonomous / remotely operated vessels.

• Experience with containerized BESS solutions and shore power charging (MCS) systems.

• Familiarity with marine cyber security (Cyber Essential / Cyber Resilience) notations and network hardening.

• Prior experience working with European, Chinese or Korean marine electrical equipment suppliers.

Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL) has been a strategic partner in India for more than 100 years and is focused on being the most-valued energy technology company. Our large footprint spread across the entire region (India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives) with state-of-the-art facilities and customers installations positively impacts the lives of hundreds of millions of people, helping the countries navigate their energy transition and achieve its net zero targets.

SEIL is a pure play energy technology company, oﬀering a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services designed to support our customers along the entire energy value chain to go through their energy transition journey and achieve their net zero targets. Our portfolio oﬀering includes low to zero emissions power generation, power transmission and storage, and decarbonization of the industry. More information on: www.siemens-energy-india.com

About the Company

Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Siemens is a global engineering and technology company focused on automation, digitalization, smart infrastructure, and mobility. Its products and solutions span industrial automation systems, electrical equipment, energy management, and digital services that help industries run more efficiently. The company’s core technology comes from its history of electrical generation and distribution, including the dynamo-electric principle, and it now sells hardware, software, and services that connect factories, buildings, grids, and transportation networks. Siemens differentiates itself through scale, a broad portfolio across the value chain, and a long track record of large-scale, multi-country projects in infrastructure and industry. Its goal is to enable smarter, more sustainable industrial processes and urban systems by integrating hardware, software, and digital services to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and mobility.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1847

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