Engineer II

PCCI; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

PCCI in Williamsburg, VA is seeking an Engineer II with 2–4 years of hands-on mechanical/marine engineering experience to design, maintain, and support load-carrying devices, hydraulic systems, and underwater ship repair equipment. You will work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and contribute to upgrades, ensuring reliability and mission readiness.

The role reports to the Lead Engineer and is a 40-hour/day schedule with a competitive benefits package, paid leave, and base pay

Qualifications

• Two to four years of hands-on mechanical/marine engineering experience.
• Experience with load-carrying devices and hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Experience with underwater ship repair, salvage, or oil spill response equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze marine equipment and systems.
• Interface with fabrication, machine shop, and welding personnel.
• Develop and review engineering documents, 3D models, and drawings.
• Support field operations and contribute to equipment upgrades.
• Ensure safety and reliability of critical marine systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Tools

3D modeling

Engineering drawings

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Engineer II Job Description

Location: Williamsburg, VA

Schedule: Day, 40 hours/week

Reports to: Lead Engineer

Pay range: $85,000-$95,000

Benefits: Competitive benefits and paid leave.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Engineer II with approximately two to four years of hands-on experience in mechanical/marine engineering, specializing in the design, maintenance, and operational support of load-carrying devices, hydraulic systems, and underwater ship repair, salvage, or oil spill response equipment. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of critical marine systems used in challenging environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical and hydraulic issues, contribute to equipment upgrades, and support field operations in time-sensitive situations. Your work will directly impact mission readiness, environmental protection, and the success of high-stakes marine operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Analysis

• Basic knowledge and application of standard techniques and methods in marine related engineering, design and development of new equipment and systems.


• Basic knowledge and application of prescribed methods of hands on or practical engineering in the field including exposure to marine rigging, vessel operations, underwater ship repair operations and related disciplines is desirable.


• Basic familiarity with equipment maintenance procedures, cost estimating, modification of existing equipment and configuration management procedures.


• Takes on projects of higher complexity involving greater degrees of innovative problem solving and non-standard techniques for professional development.


• Developing and reviewing engineering documents, 3D models and simulations, calculations, technical manuals and drawings with subsequent document and planning generation.

• STRUCTURAL: Experience in structural analysis and evaluation of designs to meet required specifications, development and implementation of structural engineering drawings in the area of marine engineering, especially load bearing structures and hydraulic systems.


• STRUCTURAL: Demonstrated experience and ability to interface with fabrication, machine shop, and welding personnel to provide technical support and direction for build and assembly of new equipment.


• STRUCTURAL: Demonstrated ability to manage and execute drawing revisions to correct deficiencies and develop revised equipment operation procedures and maintenance requirements in order to ensure structural integrity and safety of personnel.


• TEST: Experience in the analysis and evaluation of test requirements, development and implementation of test plans, and formulation of final test reports and recommendations for new or modified equipment in the area of marine engineering, especially load carrying devices, hydraulic systems and other underwater ship repair, salvage or oil spill response equipment.

Project Planning & Execution

• Contributes to feasibility studies and risk assessments for maritime projects.


• Supports implementation of design concepts during the fabrication phase, providing technical support and addressing any design-related issues.


• Heavily supports procurement process and develops bill of materials, under close supervision.


• Monitors progress on design and fabrication phases and reports on project key performance indicators.


• Performs most assignments under close guidance and supervision.


• Maintains accurate and up-to-date project records, including design changes and deviations.

Quality Assurance and Documentation:

• Basic ability to develop and review engineering documents, 3D models and simulations, calculations, technical manuals and drawings with subsequent document and planning generation.


• TEST: Experience in the analysis and evaluation of test requirements, development and implementation of test plans, and formulation of final test reports and recommendations for new or modified equipment in the area of marine engineering, especially load carrying devices, hydraulic systems and other underwater ship repair, salvage or oil spill response equipment.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Conveying engineer related technical details with clarity and precision to engineers and non-engineers alike.


• Works closely with cross-fu