Program Support Engineer

Emprise Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emprise Corporation seeks a Program Support Engineer for its Chesapeake, VA operations, supporting government and commercial vessel programs. You will act as SME for SAMM modules, assist with lifecycle management, and help navigate maintenance systems.

The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, DoD clearance eligibility, and a background in engineering technology or shipboard operations. Join a growth-focused team delivering reliable, mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Data Analysis, or related skills.
• 4+ years of experience as a government or commercial Port Engineer or exposure to vessel regulatory compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Support Engineer assigned to our customer programs.
• Consult Shipboard Management Team with afloat and ashore members in life cycle management of the vessel.
• Serve as SME for SAMM Ashore and Afloat modules and drive resolution of technical issues.
• Assist the customer in troubleshooting and navigating maintenance support modules.
• Assist personnel with work package development and documentation of work performed during shipyard availabilities.
• Review ship availability plan of action and milestones (POAMS) and other shipyard information for data quality and policy compliance.
• Train shipboard personnel on maintenance management software and prepare debriefs for customers.
• Track the status of vessel maintenance activities, report on compliance and efficiency, and assist in corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Port Engineers, and Shipboard Engineers to fix data quality errors.

Job description

For nearly 40 years, Emprise Corporation has been a trusted partner to government and commercial clients, delivering innovative solutions that keep critical operations running at peak performance. As a rapidly growing leader in Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring, we leverage cutting-edge technology and industry expertise to help our customers improve reliability, maximize efficiency, and reduce operational risk.

At Emprise, you'll join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a measurable impact. We foster a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas are valued, your contributions matter, and your career can grow alongside our continued success. We're looking for an experienced Program Support Engineer to grow our team in Chesapeake, VA. If you're looking for an opportunity to work on meaningful projects in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Program Support Engineer assigned to our customer programs.
• Serve as a consultant to the Shipboard Management Team, working closely with afloat and ashore team members in the life cycle management of the vessel.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAMM Ashore and Afloat modules, taking ownership of technical issues in the program of record and driving resolution internally and externally.
• Assist the customer in troubleshooting and navigating maintenance support modules.
• Assist personnel with work package development and documentation of work performed during shipyard availabilities.
• Review ship availability plan of action and milestones (POAMS) and other shipyard availability information for data quality and policy compliance.
• Train shipboard personnel on the use of maintenance management software, document work performed, and prepare debriefs for the customer(s).
• Tracking the status of the assigned vessel maintenance activities, reporting on compliance, maintenance efficiency, and assisting the ship and Port Engineers in completing items.
• Working with the Program Managers, Port Engineers, and Shipboard Engineers in correcting data quality errors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Data Analysis, or related skills
• 4+ years of experience as a government or commercial Port Engineer, or experience with a classification or flag state authority, with direct exposure to vessel regulatory compliance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Strong research, problemsolving, and analytical skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills
• Highly organized and detailoriented

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marine, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• A Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) in Engineering
• Recent sailing experience with Military Sealift Command or U.S. Merchant Marine