Job Description

Job Title : Marine Electrical Engineering Lead

Location:  Houston, TX 

Position Type:  Full-Time 

Company:  Carbon Ridge, Inc 

About Us: Carbon Ridge (CR) is reducing CO2 emissions from maritime shipping. We've built a next-generation, patent-pending carbon capture solution for the maritime industry which reduces key capture equipment size by 75% and energy consumption by over 50% compared to conventional technology. We've developed the most low-cost, seamless and near-term method to significantly reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted by large maritime vessels. Global shipping is now regulated to reduce CO2 emissions, making CR's tech not a nice-to-have, but a must-have.

Carbon Ridge is seeking a Marine Electrical Engineering Lead with a strong background in shipboard power systems and marine-classed electrical design to join our growing team developing commercial-scale OCCS systems. You will lead and support the engineering of electrical infrastructure required to power the OCCS system and integrate it within vessel platforms, with a focus on high-reliability, class-compliant, and safety-critical power architectures. This role requires a deep understanding of marine electrical systems, coordination with mechanical and process teams, and the ability to design, document, and plan for installation and commissioning in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. 

What you’ll do: 

• Design low and medium-voltage marine electrical power systems to support carbon capture equipment (motors, compressors, pumps, control systems). 
• Develop one-line diagrams, load analyses, protection coordination studies, and grounding/bonding strategies compliant with marine class society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s). 
• Prepare marine-class-compliant design documentation including electrical load lists, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, and equipment data sheets. 
• Specify electrical equipment (e.g., switchboards, transformers, VFDs, MCCs, UPS systems) for marine environments and ensure compatibility with onboard generation capacity. 
• Coordinate integration of carbon capture power demands with shipboard electrical distribution and propulsion systems. 
• Perform cable sizing, voltage drop, and heat dissipation calculations for new equipment loads. 
• Generate technical specifications, installation work packages, and vendor requirement documents. 
• Support the development of Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Control Philosophy for power system interfaces. 
• Assist our Marine Certification team with class submittals and responses to surveyor comments. 
• Develop pre-commissioning and commissioning plans for carbon capture electrical systems, including energization procedures and FAT/SAT protocols. 
• Coordinate testing and verification requirements with shipyards, EPCs, and OEMs. 
• Support sea trial preparation and post-commissioning troubleshooting of electrical system performance and safety interlocks. 
• Team planning, recruiting, and managing a marine electrical engineering team. Mentor junior engineers and prioritize team tasks and goals in line with department and company goals. 

A strong candidate will have the following skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering (Electrical). 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in marine electrical engineering, preferably involving newbuild or retrofit projects for commercial ships or offshore vessels. 
• Deep understanding of marine electrical distribution systems (LV and MV), including main switchboards, emergency power systems, and UPS systems. 
• Familiarity with marine codes and standards (e.g., IEC 60092, IEEE 45, SOLAS, ABS, DNV, IMO). 
• Proficient in power system modeling and analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, or similar). 
• Experience with VFDs, motor starting systems, and harmonics analysis in shipboard environments. 
• Strong working knowledge of insulation resistance monitoring, isolation transformers, and EMC/EMI compliance strategies. 
• Comfortable with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, etc.) and project documentation platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Autodesk Vault, or similar). 
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with cross-functional engineering teams, shipyards, and regulatory bodies. 

Bonus Experience (Preferred but not required): 

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering (Electrical). 
• Experience with power systems supporting process or chemical systems onboard vessels. 
• Previous work on decarbonization technologies (e.g., carbon capture, exhaust gas cleaning, or alternative fuels). 
• Familiarity with integration of marine automation and control systems (e.g., IAS, PLC-based control). 
• 2+ years building and/or managing an engineering team. 

Join Us: 

Be part of a cutting-edge marine innovation effort that helps decarbonize global shipping through practical onboard solutions. You’ll contribute directly to systems that are shaping the future of maritime sustainability. 

Carbon Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an environment that is inclusive to all employees. 

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