Level Engineer Mariner Subject Matter Expert - Public Trust

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Top-Level Engineer Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support the processes more than 140,000 applications annually for a population of more than 203,000 merchant mariners. This work supports the Marine Transportation System, the flow of commerce, and national security. Help ensure qualified mariners receive accurate, timely credential evaluations and that maritime training course submissions receive consistent technical review in support of safe and reliable operations.

Location:

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Clearance:
Public Trust

• Provide senior-level marine engineering expertise to evaluate engineering credentials, professional qualifications, and course approval submissions.
• Review engineer-related application materials and determine conformity with applicable credentialing requirements.
• Evaluate technical training content relating to marine propulsion and engineering operations; draft findings and course approval correspondence.
• Document discrepancies and recommendations and support accurate, timely credential application processing.
• Support screening, evaluation, and processing of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) applications, including technical review of relevant supporting records.
• Assist with safety and suitability evaluation workflows within assigned authority and established NMC procedures.
• Review maritime training course approval requests for conformity with applicable regulatory requirements and draft clear, accurate responses.
• Coordinate with NMC personnel, maintain complete evaluation documentation, and meet established quality and turnaround expectations.

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as Chief Engineer of vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion;
• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as First Assistant Engineer of vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion, with at least five (5) years of experience sailing on that credential.

• Experience across multiple or all propulsion modes is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience writing, designing, or developing maritime training courses is preferred but not required.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions () is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating.

Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice:
Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.