Naval Marine Engineer - Mid Level Washington DC

Overview

Naval Marine Engineer – Mid Level – Washington DC – Full time – Regular employee – Secret clearance required – Up to 10% local travel.

• Development of marine auxiliary and piping systems, review and analyze preliminary and functional design documentation, and develop ship system specifications.
• Technical analysis and support: review and analyze mechanical, electrical propulsion, and auxiliary/piping systems; develop technical data packages for vessel design, construction, and maintenance.
• Engineering services: provide comprehensive support in specification writing, system design, system modeling, mechanical calculations, outfitting design, marine drawings, select 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.

Required:

• BS or BSE Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, or Naval Architecture (or equivalent).
• Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze and solve mechanical problems with keen attention to detail and a proactive troubleshooting approach.
• Experience with CAD software and 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.
• Ability to perform Ship Checks in an industrial environment.
• Experience with US Navy and/or US commercial ship design standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Desired:

• Proficiency with Autodesk design tools (AutoCAD, NAVISWORKS, Inventor), Pipe‑FLO, Ship Constructor, or similar tools.
• 2‑5 years of naval design and/or shipyard experience supporting alteration of in‑service vessels or new‑construction design.
• NAVSEA
  05 or operational experience in Marine Systems (CIVMAR, USN, MM).
• Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, material science, and mechanics of materials.
• Experience with Navy Surface Ships Main Propulsion Systems, HM&E System, Merchant Marine or Navy experience.
• Experience presenting design proposals for government review.
• Active Secret clearance.

A culture of integrity: character and innovation are at the center of everything we do.

An environment of trust: values unique contributions, offers flexible time off and robust learning resources.

A focus on continuous growth: advance national missions, build on success, and find opportunities to break new ground.

Your potential is limitless, as is ours.

Proposed salary range: $63,300 – $129,700 (national average for this position).

Competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.