Senior Ballast Water & Damage Control Systems Engineer

GreenXT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenXT is seeking a Senior Ballast Water & Damage Control Systems Engineer to support our Navy customer in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on BWTS, ballast/deballast, and related HM&E systems aboard ships.

You will lead lifecycle management, system assessments, and documentation, collaborating with government and industry teams to ensure system reliability and fleet readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with shipboard mechanical, fluid, environmental, or auxiliary systems.
• Experience with ballast/deballast, damage control, pumps, valves, piping, or HM&E equipment.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for shipboard BWTS and ballast/deballast systems.
• Support lifecycle management of ship alterations, modernization, and SCDs.
• Conduct ship checks to develop installation drawings and review technical documentation.
• Perform ISEA assessments of HM&E systems aboard amphibious ships; support testing and fleet training.
• Develop and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, test procedures, and change documentation.
• Support system modernization, installation, testing, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Develop and maintain technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and logistics documents.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and IPTs.
• Coordinate with government, shipyard, and contractor personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Ballast Water Systems

Damage Control Systems

Shipboard Systems

Engineering Drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Marine Engineering / Systems Engineering

Tools

Ship Change Documents (SCDs)

ISEA Assessments

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Id:5818

# of Openings:1

Green Expert Technology Inc. (GreenXT) is seeking a Senior Ballast Water & Damage Control Systems Engineer to support our Navy customer.

About GreenXT

GreenXT is comprised of technical and business leaders. We hire intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated people who not only possess the desire to learn and improve their skills but want to contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions that address the Navy’s greatest technological challenges. We hired each of our employees because we believe they are exceptional, have the ability to excel at their job, and will contribute positively to GreenXT.
GreenXT’s business office strives to be the most efficient and effective business office supporting our customers. Our personnel aspire to become leaders through organized, rigorous, and diligent efforts. GreenXT employees are always looking to help one another succeed. We look out for each other and cross-train so that the product we deliver is one that we’re confident in and proud of.
We take pride in our support of the United States Navy. We never forget that the work we do is ultimately in support of America’s warfighter and serving those who serve. The idea that our hard work can help make their jobs easier, assist them to defend our nation, and can help ensure they return home safely to their loved ones motivates us every day, and we hope that you join us on that mission!

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for shipboard Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS), ballast/deballast systems, damage control systems, and related auxiliary systems.
• Support the development, planning, execution, and lifecycle management of ship alterations, modernization efforts, and Ship Change Documents (SCDs) associated with ballast/deballast systems.
• Conduct ship checks to develop installation drawings, identify design discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, review technical documentation, and support engineering presentations and customer meetings.
• Perform In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) assessments of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems, including ballast, firemain, and fluid control systems aboard amphibious ships; support testing, configuration audits, discrepancy resolution, and fleet training activities.
• Perform system assessments, troubleshooting, root cause analyses, and engineering evaluations.
• Develop and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, test procedures, and engineering change documentation.
• Support system modernization, installation, testing, and lifecycle sustainment efforts.
• Develop and maintain technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and logistics documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Coordinate with government, shipyard, and contractor personnel to resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience supporting shipboard mechanical, fluid, environmental, or auxiliary systems.
• Experience with ballast/deballast systems, damage control systems, pumps, valves, piping systems, or related HM&E equipment.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel in support of ship checks, testing, and fleet support activities.
• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, NSWCPD, MSC, or U.S. Navy programs.
• Familiarity with Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS), environmental compliance systems, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
• Experience with Ship Change Documents (SCDs), modernization programs, waterfront support, and technical documentation development.
• Experience supporting amphibious ship classes, including LHD, LPD, and LSD platforms.