Lead Navy Engineering Consultant

MPR Associates•Alexandria, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MPR is seeking a Lead Navy Engineering Consultant for a full-time position at our Alexandria, Virginia office. This role requires an experienced engineer with Navy background to serve as both a technical consultant and team leader. The successful candidate will contribute to MPR's Navy business across multiple technical disciplines, develop and strengthen trusted client relationships, and build team capabilities to deliver comprehensive engineering solutions to Navy clients. The ideal candidate brings 8-15+ years of experience including active duty or civilian Navy experience, combines technical excellence with business acumen, and has established credibility and relationships within the Navy community. This individual will interface with Navy clients, lead complex multi-discipline projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive business development to further grow MPR's Navy portfolio across electrical, mechanical, structural, thermal-hydraulic, instrumentation & control systems engineering as well as programmatic and project controls. MPR values the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence developed during military service. This role leverages those attributes to deliver specialty engineering solutions with the technical excellence MPR is known for across multiple industries.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited university required
Navy experience
Commissioned officer (URL or EDO), senior enlisted, or civilian acquisition professional with Navy operational, engineering, or program management experience; mid-career professionals are encouraged to apply
Post-service experience with NAVSEA, NAVFAC, PMS organizations, or Navy shipyards preferred
8-15+ years of engineering experience, including active duty and/or civilian Navy experience
Broad understanding of shipboard systems including propulsion plants, electrical distribution, mechanical systems, fluid systems, and auxiliaries
Experience with Navy technical standards, specifications, and qualification requirements (MIL-STDs, Navy Ship Technical Manuals, NAVSEA standards)
Demonstrated success in client-facing roles with Navy organizations
Strong analytical skills with fundamental understanding of engineering first principles across multiple disciplines
Experience leading technical projects from concept through design, analysis, procurement, testing, and installation
Familiarity with project controls methodologies including scheduling, earned value management, and schedule risk analysis; experience with Navy shipyard operations or ship maintenance/construction projects is a plus
Persistent, questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in others.
Ability to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
Ability to accept and grow from constructive feedback.
Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities.
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Solution oriented with a goal of enabling our clients’ success.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus
Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype training highly valued
EOOW/PPWO/EDO qualifications are highly valued
Established network of relationships within Navy engineering community
Familiarity with Navy reactor plant systems preferred
Familiarity with engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, MATLAB, ETAP, thermal-hydraulic codes, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to MPR's Navy engineering business area, serving as a client interface and trusted advisor
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Navy program offices, shipyards, and engineering commands
Identify opportunities and lead proposal development to expand MPR's Navy work portfolio across multiple technical disciplines
Serve as a consistent conduit of work to keep multiple project teams engaged
Represent MPR at Navy technical conferences, working groups, and industry forums
Lead complex, multi-discipline engineering projects for Navy systems, equipment, and facilities
Provide technical direction and oversight as project manager and technical lead across diverse engineering projects
Lead failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development for Navy equipment and systems
Oversee engineering analyses including structural evaluations, thermal-hydraulic assessments, electrical system studies, and equipment qualifications
Oversee project controls support services including schedule development and analysis, earned value management, cost estimating, and independent project assessments
Ensure deliverables meet technical standards, quality requirements, and program schedules
Build MPR's Navy team capabilities by coaching and mentoring engineers across disciplines
Integrate MPR's multi-discipline capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions to Navy clients
Review and validate technical work products to ensure excellence and accuracy
Transfer Navy-specific knowledge, standards, and practices to MPR team members
Support recruiting and hiring to grow Navy-focused engineering staff
Engage regularly with Navy engineering, program management, and operations personnel
Understand client business challenges and frame problems into workable technical solutions
Communicate technical results effectively to diverse audiences including flag officers, program managers, and technical staff
Build confidence through consistent delivery and responsive client service
Maintain active security clearance and handle sensitive program information appropriately