Project Support Engineer

Amentum; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Support Engineer to provide on-site technical expertise at a naval station. This role involves direct liaison with engineering departments for ship maintenance, modernization, and repair. Ideal candidates will have extensive U.S. Navy experience and the ability to interpret technical documentation. You will be responsible for monitoring technical compliance, performing data analysis, and generating accurate reports. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency while ensuring the highest standards in naval operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of U.S. Navy surface ship experience required.
• Engineering degrees may substitute for experience.
• Must have active secret US government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and liaison with engineering departments.
• Monitor compliance during maintenance and modernization work.
• Perform data analysis for ship equipment maintenance.

Skills

U.S. Navy surface ship-related experience

CNO availability planning and execution

Technical reporting

Microsoft Office Suite

NAVSEA and OEM documentation interpretation

Effective communication

Education

Engineering degree

Technology degree

Tools

Computer-based reporting tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Project Support Engineer to provide the maintenance team with on-site technical expertise and direct liaison with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Code 220 engineering department during planning, fleet technical assistance, engineering, repair, assessment, and modernization work accomplished on assigned ships. The position will be located at MARMC, Naval Station Norfolk, VA. Some of the services require access to local shipyards.

You will be assigned to a U.S. Navy ship's Maintenance Team as the engineering point of contact to resolve technical issues during the planning and execution of ship maintenance availabilities.

Perform technical services, monitoring and reporting during CNO availabilities planning and execution

Perform technical services, monitoring and reporting during continuous maintenance events

Perform technical services, monitoring and reporting in support of deployment, assessments and INSURV events

Perform engineering/data analysis in support of modernization, assessment, maintenance or repair of surface ship equipment

Monitor technical authority compliance during the planning and execution of surface ship maintenance, assessment, repair, and modernization work

Using computer-based tools, provide technical reports and status reports that are factually accurate and complete, reflect high quality, and adhere to due dates and deadlines

Be innovative and use techniques to increase efficiencies and cost control

10 years of continuous U.S. Navy surface ship-related experience, including CNO availability depot level planning and execution, intermediate level availability planning and execution, fleet technical assistance process and Casualty Reporting (CASREP) process, current within the year; Engineering and technology degrees may be substituted for experience at the discretion of the government

Demonstrated familiarity with NAVSEA and OEM drawing interpretation and review; Ability to utilize NAVSEA and OEM documentation to interpret and resolve technical issues

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage maintenance activities

Skill in Microsoft Office Suite

Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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