Surface Ship Diesel Engine Inspector DEI

Core Services Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Services Group in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Diesel Engine Inspector to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The ideal candidate will have Navy experience, leading training visits to enhance sailor proficiency in propulsion plant systems.

This position requires an active security clearance and involves up to 35% travel to locations including Japan and Singapore. The anticipated pay range is $90,000 – $110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years supervisory experience in relevant analyses and technical projects.
• Extensive Navy experience on multiple ships.
• Direct operational experience with Navy diesel main propulsion and generators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship training visits to enhance sailor proficiency.
• Compile training resources for engineering programs.
• Assess material condition of installed equipment and ship systems.

Skills

Supervision

Navy technical management

Diesel propulsion systems knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Certification as Navy Diesel Engine Inspector

Job description

Role Overview

Core Services Group is seeking an experienced Diesel Engine Inspector with experience on U.S. Navy surface platforms and Navy Staffs to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA. RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct sailor‑centric deck‑plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An ideal candidate has at least two tours as a Navy Diesel Engine Inspector and certification as a Navy DEI, fluent with Navy surface ship propulsion plant operation and maintenance processes, as well as significant experience with diesel engine propulsion systems as an Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent.

Contract Information

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026.

Typical Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of propulsion plant systems through targeted training. Assist ship’s leadership in assessing propulsion plant material condition, readiness, and programs.
• Compile, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems and equipment, engineering programs, watchstanding, and maintenance management.
• Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating and maintenance practices, processes, and principles.
• Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.
• Review and assess ship’s processes and procedures for engineering plant operations and evolutions, as well as for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Advise ship’s leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program effectiveness.

Primary Work Location

Full time onsite in San Diego, CA.

Anticipated Travel

• This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to: Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.

Typical Physical Activity

• The ability to work in a variety of shipboard environments (e.g., navigate tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches, in crew spaces and engineering spaces).
• Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot’s ladder to board/embark and debark a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel for days at a time.
• Desk/computer work in an office environment and hands‑on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment.

Typical Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $90,000 – 110,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

SECRET Security Clearance Required

This position requires an active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire.

EEO Statement

Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects relevant to RATT.
• Extensive Navy technical management experience on multiple ships.
• Extensive experience as shipboard Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on multiple diesel ships.
• Extensive experience (at least 2 tours) as Navy Diesel Engine Inspector with Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory level watchstanding experience on warships or military auxiliaries with diesel engine propulsion systems as Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated auxiliary systems.
• Extensive experience conducting diesel inspections on surface warships or military auxiliaries.
• Qualifications and certification as or equivalent to a U.S. Navy Diesel Engine Inspector.
• Direct operational and maintenance experience, within the last five (5) years, with diesel main propulsion, diesel generators, associated control systems, and associated auxiliaries currently in use by the Navy.

Plus

• Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast‑paced operational environments.
• Excellent personnel management, working group and team leadership skills as well as working alongside sailors and officers of varying experience and seniority.
• Excellent communication skills to include briefing Commanding Officers and other mid‑grade to senior leadership in person and in writing.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least twenty‑five (25) years of relevant experience is highly desirable.