Senior Marine Engineer-T-AO 187 Class

CACI International Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,300 - 189,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Continuous growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

A defense technology firm seeks a Senior Marine Engineer for a full-time role supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command. You will lead engineering efforts for T-AO 187 Class vessels and ensure design quality. Ideal candidates bring a BSME in Marine Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, particularly with the T-AO 187 Class. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. The pay range is competitive, reflecting qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience aboard a T‑AO 187 Class oiler.
• Ability to write concise reports and specifications with minimal oversight.
• Extensive experience in ship design, modification, or maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership for the T‑AO 187 Outyear Engineering Requirements Assessment.
• Support shipboard engineering systems and work with stakeholders.
• Lead the team for Outyear Engineering Requirements for various ships.

Skills

Systems engineering support

Report writing

Ship design

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Project management

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

BSME in Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Senior Marine Engineer – T-AO 187 Class

Join CACI International Inc as a Senior Marine Engineer – T‑AO 187 Class. This full‑time position focuses on supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) through engineering leadership on the T‑AO 187 Outyear Engineering Requirements Assessment (OERA).

Job Details

• Job Category: Engineering
• Time Type: Full time
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
• Employee Type: Regular
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Type of Travel: Continental US

What You’ll Do

• Provide systems engineering support for T‑AO 187 Class vessels.
• Support shipboard engineering systems.
• Work with stakeholders.
• Use, maintain, and improve document authoring and drafting practices and tools to develop reports, manuals, and drawings with high efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the team to carry out Outyear Engineering Requirements for various classes of ships, including the T‑AO 187 Double Hull Class.
• Design and develop interfaces between ship systems and new equipment.
• Author and develop design reports to accompany in‑service modifications to ship systems.
• Develop advanced proficiency in 2D drafting practices to improve in‑service modification.

Required Qualifications

• BSME in Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience aboard a T‑AO 187 Class oiler, ideally on the Double Hull (T‑AO 201, 203, or 204).
• Experience with government contracts and in‑service ship repair and ship new construction for DOD vessels.Project Management skills.
• Ability to write concise reports and specifications in English with minimal oversight in MS Word, making use of styles, fields, and references.
• Extensive experience in ship design, modification, or maintenance projects.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work alone on individual projects with minimal supervision and with other engineering disciplines on a team.
• Ability to interface with team members, technical leads, and project managers.
• Ability to review and apply US Navy and/or US commercial ship design requirements, including DOD acquisition, system safety, and testing processes.
• Good verbal English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain a clearance.

Nice to Have

• Active U.S. Coast Guard License 1AE Unlimited Horsepower or Greater.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D.
• Chief Engineer experience in shipboard or shipyard role.
• 15 years shipboard and/or shipyard design, operation, or repair experience.
• Engineering and Technical Authority (E&TA) Familiarization training.
• Apply working knowledge of maritime regulations, classification society rules, and industry standards to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical support for in‑service vessels throughout their lifecycle.
• Active Secret clearance.

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity – we value character and innovation.
• An environment of trust – flexible time off and learning resources to support personal growth.
• A focus on continuous growth – support for career advancement and opportunity to impact national missions.
• Your potential is limitless.

Pay Range

$90,300 – $189,600. The range reflects factors such as location, contract type, and experience. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Summary

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting