Senior Marine Engineer – Secret Clearance, Ship Design & Systems

Sayres and Associates Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayres and Associates Corporation seeks an experienced Marine Engineer with an active SECRET clearance to support PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management in Washington, DC. You will provide SME expertise across hull systems, shipboard equipment, and design reviews, ensuring compliant, safe, and high-quality ship design and construction.

You will collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams, guide junior staff, and help optimize deck and propulsion systems while maintaining rigor in safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering and at least seven years of ship design experience.
• Experience with deck systems, structures, and shipboard auxiliary systems.
• Understanding hull integration, mechanical stress, and equipment placement.
• Familiar with corrosion-resistant materials for harsh marine environments.
• Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD MEP), 3D piping/layout tools, and electrical schematic design.
• Familiar with shipboard electrical networks, switchboards, and PLC/SCADA.
• Use FMEA, fault-tree analysis, and vibration analysis to diagnose issues.
• Managing electrical power generation, distribution, and emergency gens.
• Liaise with shipyards, classification societies, and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Active SECRET clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS or interim clearance.

Responsibilities

• Offer comprehensive marine engineering support throughout the shipbuilding process from concept studies to preliminary design activities.
• Collaborate on contract design activities and detail design and construction to ensure project success.
• Conduct independent design reviews to optimize efficiency, safety of ship systems and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise for in-service ship design and engineering activities.
• Offer shipboard installation support for seamless integration of equipment aboard vessels.
• Participate in special studies related to ships and shipboard equipment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship to junior marine engineering staff.

Skills

Marine engineering

3D modeling

AutoCAD MEP

Electrical schematic design

FMEA/ fault-tree analysis

Mechanical systems integration

Interpersonal skills

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Marine Engineering

7+ years ship design experience

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

3D piping/layout tools

PLC/SCADA

Electrical networks

Job description

Sayres and Associates Corporation seeks an experienced Marine Engineer with an active SECRET clearance to support PMS 300/325 Ship Design Management in Washington, DC. You will provide SME expertise across hull systems, shipboard equipment, and design reviews, ensuring compliant, safe, and high-quality ship design and construction.

You will collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams, guide junior staff, and help optimize deck and propulsion systems while maintaining rigor in safety and regulatory