Marine Engineer - SMART Inspector

Description

Background check, U.S. citizenship, confidential clearance, and a CAC are required. Travel: 40%.

We are seeking a Marine Engineer with licensed sailing experience to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) through the execution of Ship Material Assessment and Readiness Testing (SMART) inspections.

• Conduct SMART inspections and other ship checks, inspections, or surveys onboard MSC vessels to assess HM&E system readiness and mission capability.
• Evaluate marine engineering systems, including propulsion shafting, reduction gears, and bearings; generators; auxiliary systems such as HVAC, compressed air, fuel, lube oil, cooling water, distilling plants, refrigeration, hydraulics; diesel, gas turbine, and steam propulsion systems.
• Assess compliance with regulations and standards (ABS, U.S. Coast Guard, Naval, MSC, SOLAS).
• Develop, modify, and deliver SMART Inspection Test Memos for MSC GOGO/GOCO fleet to assess equipment for proper operation within recommended parameters and regulations.
• Work in a team‑oriented environment while interfacing with stakeholders to ensure commitments and deliverables are met.
• Must be willing to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• 4-6 years of licensed sailing experience as an engineering officer.
• Prior experience supporting MSC, NAVSEA, or DoD maritime programs.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits, including ABS class surveys, U.S. Coast Guard inspections and COI, and ISM audits.
• Familiarity with development of work items, drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship modernization and life‑cycle management.
• Prior SMART inspection or similar readiness assessment experience.
• Strong technical writing and reporting background.

• Climb tall ladders.
• Maneuver in tight/confined spaces, steel decks, uneven surfaces.
• Work in adverse environments for long periods.
• Exposure to high noise environments (with hearing protection).
• Periodically lift up to 50 pounds.
• Observe details at close range.
• Walk to/from and navigate job sites.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering or related discipline.
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), with the following rating and endorsements: minimum of 2nd Assistant Engineer (steam, motor or gas turbine) of unlimited horsepower (1st Assistant Engineer highly desirable).