Junior Maritime Engineer: Shipboard Systems & Design

TMMG, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The McHenry Management Group (TMMG) is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team within our Maritime Services group. This developmental role provides hands-on experience with shipbuilding, ship repair, waterfront engineering, and marine operations across commercial and government programs.

The selected candidate will work with senior engineers and shipyard teams to support active vessel repair, modernization, maintenance, and construction efforts, gaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Familiarity with shipboard electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drafting software preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support ship checks and onboard assessments to verify existing vessel configuration.
• Assist with development of work items, technical documentation, repair specifications, and cost estimates for ship repair and modernization efforts.
• Support engineering evaluations related to shipboard electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical systems under senior engineer guidance.
• Assist with development and modification of AutoCAD drawings in accordance with company and customer standards.
• Participate in shipyard inspections, alteration support activities, and waterfront engineering efforts.
• Support development of operating procedures, maintenance instructions, technical memorandums, and test documentation.
• Review maintenance histories, inspection findings, and equipment records from CMMS and other electronic database systems.
• Coordinate with engineering team members, production personnel, vendors, and customers to support project execution.
• Assist with identification and evaluation of new equipment, technologies, and engineering solutions to support customer requirements.
• Contribute to project planning activities including schedules, technical tracking, and engineering task execution.
• Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced maritime environment.
• Support additional engineering and project-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

AutoCAD

Engineering principles

Shipboard systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The McHenry Management Group (TMMG) is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team within our Maritime Services group. This developmental role provides hands-on experience with shipbuilding, ship repair, waterfront engineering, and marine operations across commercial and government programs.

The selected candidate will work with senior engineers and shipyard teams to support active vessel repair, modernization, maintenance, and construction efforts, gaining