Marine Mechanical Engineer (On-Site)

ECS; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer to provide on-site owner representation at the Ketchikan, AK shipyard. You will oversee major vessel repairs and modifications, ensuring work aligns with contract specs and regulatory mandates.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. This permanent, on-site role requires deep expertise in shipboard mechanical systems and maritime quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating complex shipboard mechanical systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of maritime piping, HVAC, refrigeration and hydraulic systems.
• Audits industrial work against ABS rules and USCG regulations.

Responsibilities

• Shipyard oversight of modification, renewal and repair of main and auxiliary systems.
• Attend tests, sea trials and quality inspections to verify contract conformance.
• Map end-user requirements to engineering methodologies and ensure design criteria.
• Collaborate with on-site oversight personnel for system integration.
• Ensure modifications comply with project specs, ABS and USCG standards.
• Develop and present technical materials and project briefings.

Skills

Shipyard oversight

Systems integration

Regulatory compliance

Technical reporting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer to provide on‑site owner representation at the Ketchikan, AK shipyard. In this role, you will oversee critical vessel repair and major modification periods, ensuring all industrial work aligns strictly with contract specifications and regulatory mandates. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in shipboard mechanical systems and a strong background in maritime quality assurance.

This is a permanent, on‑site position located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipyard Oversight: Serve as the primary on‑site owner representative; supervise the modification, renewal, and repair of main and auxiliary shipboard systems (pumps, fans, valves, and mechanical components).
• Test & Inspection: Attend official tests, sea trials, and quality inspections to verify that all mechanical repairs meet contract standards and engineering criteria.
• Requirements Management: Map complex end‑user requirements to holistic engineering methodologies, safeguarding against missing design criteria or regulatory oversights.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with on‑site technical oversight personnel to ensure seamless integration of cross‑disciplinary systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Confirm all modifications comply with project specifications, classification society rules (e.g., ABS), and federal maritime standards (USCG).
• Technical Reporting: Develop, document, and present clear technical materials and project briefings to key stakeholders for streamlined decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Background: Strong engineering foundation with definitive experience evaluating complex shipboard mechanical systems.
• System Expertise: Direct, hands‑on knowledge of maritime piping, HVAC, refrigeration, and hydraulic systems.

Compliance Literacy: Proven ability to audit industrial work against detailed contract specifications, ABS rules, technical drawings, and USCG regulations.

Required Skills

• Experience providing shipyard oversight
• Familiarity with industrial processes and procedures (especially safety protocols)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, but also within a team setting
• Ability to read and interpret vessel construction drawings and technical documentation.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with NOAA vessels
• Familiarity with Government contracts
• Familiarity with shipyard construction processes

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission‑critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high‑performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission‑driven

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