Marine Systems Engineer: Auxiliaries & Fluid Design

Serco; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco North America, in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Marine Engineer to support ship design and marine craft projects within the Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO). The role involves analytical design work, system integration, and collaboration with naval architecture and other disciplines to deliver robust engineering deliverables.

The ideal candidate has a ABET-accredited Bachelors in Marine Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of progressive experience, with strong communication

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited university in Marine Engineering or a related engineering field such as Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
• 5 years of related and progressive experience in the Marine Engineering field.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to design and production of marine craft.
• Knowledge of government or other contracting environments relating to technical, scientific, and analytical services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and learn new technologies and tools as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform auxiliary, fluid, mechanical, engine, and propulsion system design or review.
• Apply marine engineering knowledge in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products.
• Participate or lead in development and validation of design and engineering requirements, preparation of specifications, and inputs to technical reports and presentations.
• Perform design integrations, coordinating inputs from various marine engineering and other engineering disciplines to establish principal characteristics and design features.
• Provide concept and feasibility design studies of auxiliary systems including pumping and distribution for fuel, seawater, fresh water, and other fluid systems.
• Provide concept and feasibility studies for equipment including refrigeration units, pumps, motors, and HVAC systems.
• Provide system design support for auxiliary and fluids systems from conceptual design through Detailed Design and Construction.
• Onsite engineering support for test sites and shipyard construction activities as required.
• Develop machinery arrangements and configurations illustrating primary functional allocation of spaces within the ship and perform maintenance analyses.
• Conduct failure analysis and provide engineering solutions via change packages or technical reports.
• Review design proposals and specifications and assist with budgeting, cost estimation, and project planning.
• Participate or lead project review sessions with stakeholders and customers on technical issues.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and project plans describing activities, status reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare and present formal briefings to government or commercial clients.
• Comply with corporate policies, quality assurance, and security procedures.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Government contracting

Communication skills

Adaptability

Security clearance

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Marine Engineering or related field

Tools

AUTOCAD

3D modeling (Inventor/Solidworks/Navisworks/Ship Constructor)

PIPE-FLO / PIPE-FLOW / Fathom

ABS/USCG rules

Design, build, test projects

Job description

Serco North America, in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Marine Engineer to support ship design and marine craft projects within the Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO). The role involves analytical design work, system integration, and collaboration with naval architecture and other disciplines to deliver robust engineering deliverables.

The ideal candidate has a ABET-accredited Bachelors in Marine Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of progressive experience, with strong communication