Marine Engineer

Sayres is currently seeking an experienced Marine Engineer with an active SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Mobile, AL.

Responsibilities:

As a Marine Engineer, you will support the PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management team, providing SME expertise for technical and engineering efforts on the assigned Hull (e.g T-AGOS, T-AO, T-ATS, T-AOL, T-ARC, Service Craft
). Your responsibilities will encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

• Offer comprehensive marine engineering and technical support throughout the shipbuilding process, including concept studies, feasibility studies, and preliminary design activities.
• Collaborate on contract design activities and detail design and construction activities to ensure the successful execution of shipbuilding projects.
• Conduct independent design reviews to assess and optimize the efficiency and safety of ship systems and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise for in-service ship design and engineering activities, contributing to the continued effectiveness of ships and their systems.
• Offer shipboard installation support, ensuring the seamless integration of equipment and systems aboard vessels.
• Participate in special studies related to ships, boats, craft, and shipboard equipment, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Knowledgeable in design, installation, and maintenance of marine diesel engines, reduction gears, shafts, and propellers.
• Specify pumps, compressors, generators, and HVAC systems for ventilation, cooling, and accommodation spaces.
• Specify hydraulic power units for steering gears, winches, and deck machinery.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and piping systems within constrained engine ‑ room spaces, ensuring accessibility for maintenance.
• Ensure systems meet SOLAS, MARPOL, and classification ‑ society rules for machinery spaces, fire safety, and emissions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ship operations and/or shipboard testing, conducting rigorous testing and evaluations to ensure the quality and safety of marine systems and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior marine engineering staff, fostering their professional development.

Minimum Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

• Bachelor's of Science in Marine Engineering or similar Engineering discipline and no less than seven (7) years of design experience in development of work packages, in-service modifications, detail design drawings and analysis, implementation of ABS and military specifications and requirements, 3D modeling, and/or ship system integration. Experience shall be specific to ship design and construction.
• Experience with deck systems, structures, and shipboard auxiliary systems.
• Understanding hull integration, mechanical stress, and equipment placement.
• Familiar with corrosion-resistant metals and materials capable of withstanding harsh marine environments.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and marine ‑ power engineering.
• Comfortable with CAD (AutoCAD MEP), 3D piping/layout tools, and electrical ‑ schematic design.
• Familiar with shipboard electrical networks, switchboards, and control systems (PLC/SCADA) for automation and monitoring.
• Use FMEA, fault ‑ tree analysis, and vibration analysis to diagnose machine health issues.
• Managing electrical power generation, distribution boards, and emergency generators.
• Monitoring engine-room automation, feedback loops, and digital control systems.
• Liaise with shipyards, classification societies, and cross ‑ disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Active SECRET clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS or the ability to obtain an interim SECRET clearance.

Preferred Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

• Master's degree in an Engineering…