Senior Marine Engineer

Serco North America; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and technical services is looking for a Senior Marine Engineer to provide technical direction and mentoring in marine systems projects. The role involves documenting engineering practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards, contributing to high-profile projects supporting the US Navy and commercial customers. This challenging position offers the opportunity to lead technical initiatives while fostering the development of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in marine engineering design or shipbuilding.
• Proven experience in updating engineering documentation.
• Strong knowledge of shipboard systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the technical accuracy of engineering documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and review engineering changes.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve engineering issues.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Design and Troubleshooting Guidance

Compliance Validation

Mentorship Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy and Commercial Customers - Serco has a great opportunity for you!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Marine Engineer to lead and support the technical accuracy and currency of engineering documentation while providing subject matter expertise across marine systems. This role includes mentoring junior engineers, reviewing engineering changes, and ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and operational goals.

In this role you will have the following responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for propulsion, auxiliary, and marine systems across ongoing and legacy programs.

  • Provide design and troubleshooting guidance across hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) disciplines.

  • Review engineering deliverables (e.g., P&IDs, calculations, specifications) for accuracy and technical quality.

• Document Control and Updates

  • Lead updates to technical documents including system schematics, operation manuals, technical reports, and configuration baselines.

  • Validate documentation compliance with ABS, DNV, USCG, and other applicable standards.

• Mentorship and Development

  • Coach junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on design best practices, documentation protocols, and professional development.

  • Review and support technical training materials and onboard system walkthroughs.

• Cross-functional Support

  • Collaborate with design, production, and logistics teams to resolve engineering issues and support system lifecycle management.

  • Support customer reviews, readiness assessments, and internal audits.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance (post employment)

• 8+ years of relevant experience in marine engineering design, operations, or shipbuilding.

• Proven experience updating and maintaining engineering documentation.

• Strong knowledge of shipboard systems and regulatory standards (e.g., SOLAS, IMO, MIL-STD, ASME, IEEE).

• Ability to travel 10%

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Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.