Marine Engineer

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a midlevel Mechanical Marine Engineer to work with a dynamic team of ship Marine/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Structural engineers and Naval Architects. You will provide technical, and program support on various engineering projects alone and as part of an engineering team primarily in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC).

The experienced Marine Engineer will bring extensive knowledge of ship systems and machinery to assist with projects and provide valuable industrial and operational insights. You will be responsible for providing support to new vessel design at the vessel‑specific level and program level in the areas of safety systems and risk reduction and management for shipboard systems with a focus on mission systems.

We are seeking a candidate to apply previous knowledge of mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems to these activities while maintaining working knowledge and familiarity with customer specifications, manuals, and procedures in areas of safety and risk reduction, and applying understanding of these areas to new vessel design spiral and in‑service vessel lifecycle support. You will work closely with other disciplines to review specifications, study, analyze, and finalize modifications and develop manuals, briefs, calculation reports, and specifications for guidance and implementation.

• Provide Systems engineering support for in‑service and new vessel design. Provide support to shipboard engineering systems.
• Work with stakeholders.
• Use, maintain, and improve document authoring and drafting practices and tools to develop reports, manuals, and drawings with high efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead team to carry out Outyear Engineering Requirements for various classes of ships including T‑AKE.
• Design and develop fluid systems using design software such as Pipe FLO and spreadsheet calculations.
• Design and develop interfaces between ship systems and new equipment. Author and develop design reports to accompany in‑service modifications to ship systems.
• Develop advanced proficiency in 2D drafting practices to improve in‑service modification.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• BSME in Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience working with ship machinery and systems.
• Ability to write concise reports and specifications in English with minimal oversight in MS Word making use of features such as styles, fields, and references.
• Proven track record in ship design, modification, or maintenance projects.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work alone on individual projects with minimal supervision and with other Engineering Disciplines on a team.
• Ability to interface with team members, technical leads, and Project Managers.
• Ability to review and apply US Navy and/or US commercial ship design requirements, including DOD acquisition, system safety, and testing processes.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

• Active USCG Coastguard License 1AE Unlimited Horsepower or Greater.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D Shipboard and/or shipyard design, operation, or repair experience.
• Prior experience working with MSC and/or T Ships.
• Engineering and Technical Authority (ETA) Familiarization training.
• Working knowledge of maritime regulations, classification society rules, and industry standards to ensure compliance.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop risk reduction strategies for shipboard systems, with emphasis on propulsion, power generation, and mission‑critical equipment.
• Experience providing technical support for in‑service vessels throughout their lifecycle, leveraging past industrial and operational experience to solve complex engineering challenges.

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

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