Junior Engineer

About the Position

The McHenry Management Group (TMMG) is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team (EDT) within our Maritime Services group. This position is ideal for an early‑career engineer looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting shipbuilding, ship repair, waterfront engineering, and marine operations across commercial and government maritime programs. This developmental engineering role provides broad exposure to shipboard systems and real‑world project execution.

The selected candidate will work alongside senior engineers, designers, production personnel, and shipyard teams while supporting active vessel repair, modernization, maintenance, and construction efforts.

• Background check, U.S. citizenship, CAC, and a confidential U.S. Government security clearance. Travel 20%.
• Foundation in engineering principles and general familiarity with shipboard electrical, piping, structural, and mechanical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (preferred).
• Strong willingness to learn, ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drafting software (preferred).
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work onboard vessels, in industrial environments, and occasionally travel in support of projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

• Support ship checks and onboard assessments to verify existing vessel configuration and identify required modifications or repairs.
• Assist with development of work items, technical documentation, repair specifications, and cost estimates for ship repair and modernization efforts.
• Support engineering evaluations related to shipboard electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical systems under senior engineer guidance.
• Assist with development and modification of AutoCAD drawings in accordance with company and customer standards.
• Participate in shipyard inspections, alteration support activities, and waterfront engineering efforts.
• Support development of operating procedures, maintenance instructions, technical memorandums, and test documentation.
• Review maintenance histories, inspection findings, and equipment records from CMMS and other electronic database systems.
• Coordinate with engineering team members, production personnel, vendors, and customers to support project execution.
• Assist with identification and evaluation of new equipment, technologies, and engineering solutions to support customer requirements.
• Contribute to project planning activities including schedules, technical tracking, and engineering task execution.
• Demonstrate initiative, problem‑solving ability, and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced maritime environment.
• Support additional engineering and project‑related tasks as assigned.

Work hazardous, physically demanding tasks in shipyards, waterfronts, and industrial environments. The role may require extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, as well as occasional travel aboard vessels.