Naval Marine Engineer Job Washington District of Columbia USA,Engineering

Job Title:

Naval Marine Engineer

Job Category:
Engineering

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Local

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The Opportunity

CACI is looking for an Engineer in support of the Navy, MSC, USCG or similar surface ship vessels. You will be working to solve and manage various technical problems in the area of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems in support of the Machinery and Systems Engineering Managers.

This position does support a hybrid working environment (2-3 days of remote work) However, candidates must be local to the DMV area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

Development of marine auxiliary and piping systems, review and analyzing preliminary and functional design documentation and development of ship system specifications.
Technical Analysis & Support:
Review and analyze mechanical, electrical propulsion, and auxiliary/piping systems. Develop technical data packages to support vessel design, construction, and maintenance.
Engineering Services:
Provide comprehensive support in areas such as specification writing, system design, system modeling, mechanical calculations, outfitting design, marine drawings, record drawing updates, ship checks, and technical document preparation, all aligned with drawing standards and marine design best practices.
Research and Development:
Plan, design, develop, modify, and evaluate auxiliary systems, mechanical and electro‑mechanical components, controls, engines, machines, and thermal hydraulic systems for naval vessels.
Reviewing CDRLs, Change Paperwork, and day to day issues on the LPD platform in relation to shock, vibration, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). This often requires knowledge of MIL-DTL-901E, MIL-STD-167A, and MIL-STD-461G, as well as the various Mechanical & Electrical engineering disciplines related to these standards

Required Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance
Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience
BS in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience).
Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanics of materials.
Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze and solve mechanical problems, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
Engaging with various stakeholders between the client team, Ship Builder, PMS 377, SUPSHIP, and the Tech Warrant Holder community on the status of these reviews and issues & ensuring that there are no delays or schedule impacts
Conducting technical research related to these disciplines, and presenting findings at monthly working groups
Knowledgeable with Navy Shock/Vibration/EMI requirement
Proficient in DOD Testing Standards such as MIL-STD-810 related to shock and vibration.
Experience with applicable codes and standards (ABS, NVR, OSHA, NFPA, etc.)
Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD soft ware, with the ability to draft detailed multi-view drawings of systems, machinery spaces, assemblies, and products.
Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams, sharing knowledge and collaborating to achieve engineering objectives while learning from others.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare technical reports, collaborate with team members, and present engineering solutions clearly.
Experience with US Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) and/or US commercial ship design standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Power Point

Desired

Shipboard and/or shipyard experience
Experience with LPD Class ship
Experience with industry-standard engineering design and modeling soft ware, including AutoCAD, PIPE-FLO, Ship Constructor, NAVISWORKS, or similar tools for system design and analysis.
NAVSEA 05 or Operational experience in Marine Systems (CIVMAR, USN, MM)
Experience with Navy Surface Ships Main Propulsion Systems, HM&E System, Merchant Marine or Navy Experience.
Active Secret Clearance

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