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Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Senior/SME Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Senior/SME
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THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated senior/SME-level Marine Mechanical Engineer with experience in shipboard auxiliary systems to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Washington, DC . An ideal candidate will have prior experience with design, optimization, and integration of marine auxiliary and piping systems, ship machinery integration, cargo handling systems, and weight handling systems calculations and analyses, as well as familiarity with U.S. Federal or commercial shipbuilding programs, standards, and regulations.
Typical Responsibilities - Provide technical support and documentation design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, to include, but not limited to: auxiliary systems, hydraulics weight handling equipment, rudders, piping, pumps, valves, and HVAC, and apply to applicable design and requirements.
- Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
- Provide leadership and coordinate review efforts for verification and validation work for Auxiliary and piping systems related work efforts in the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
- Design, develop and evaluate operation of marine vessels, shipboard auxiliary systems and piping, review and develop technical data packages, provide oversight on development of machinery arrangements, conduct and oversee trade studies.
- Review design review comments submitted by junior engineers and advise decisionmakers on considerations for high impact and critical design review decisions.
- Provide mentorship to junior mechanical engineers related to the area of shipboard auxiliary and piping systems, ship machinery integration, cargo handling systems, and weight handling systems calculations and analyses.
Location : Primarily onsite (at least 3 days/week) at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. Alternate telework schedules or work locations may be considered for especially qualified candidates.
Travel :Up to 10% travel is anticipated for ship checks.
Typical Physical Activity : Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.
Typical Pay Range : The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $120,000 – 150,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.
US Citizenship Required :Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.
Security Clearance Eligibility Required :This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (preferred); OR be eligible for a Secret security clearance upon hire.
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or a marine discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- At least six (6), and preferably at least fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in Mechanical Engineering disciplines.
- At least three (3), and preferably at least ten (10) years of that experience will be with design, optimization, and integration of marine auxiliary and piping systems, ship machinery integration, cargo handling systems, and weight handling systems calculations and analyses.
- Experience leading auxiliary system work efforts for Government or commercial shipbuilding programs strongly preferred.
- Experience providing mentorship to junior mechanical engineers.
- Knowledge of ABS, USN, and industry standards relating to shipboard auxiliary systems.
- Extensive knowledge of ABS, NVR, and commercial ship design rules and regulations.
- Proficient with common productivity software.
- Strong communications skills.
Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
- Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Pet Benefits
- Legal resources
- ID Theft benefits
- Employee Assistant and Work-Life Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Founded in 2009,
THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.
THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at
[email protected] or (571) 215-0077.
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