Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), SME
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated expert-level Marine Mechanical Engineer with experience in shipboard auxiliary systems to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team in Baltimore, MD . 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.
This is a part-time position, anticipating approximately 10 hours per week.
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: Full remote permitted from most CONUS locations, or work onsite at USCG SFLC in Baltimore, MD.
Travel: Travel is not anticipated for this position.
Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.
Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $81 - 91/hour. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.
Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
Required 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
• At least fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in Mechanical Engineering disciplines, including:
• Ten (10) years of 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
• One (1) year of experience related to federal ship or boat building acquisition programs
• 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
Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Master’s degree in a relevant technical or engineering discipline
• Professional certifications, such as PE License, PMP, DHS Systems Engineering Certification, or DHS Program Management Certifications
• Experience leading auxiliary system work efforts for Government or commercial shipbuilding programs
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