Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary)

Solvere Technical Group•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Solvere Technical Group is seeking an experienced Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary) – Journeyman to support federal shipbuilding and acquisition programs. The successful candidate will provide engineering expertise in the analysis, design, optimization, and integration of shipboard auxiliary systems, supporting the development of technical data packages, engineering reviews, and trade studies for U.S. Government maritime programs.

Requirements

Familiarity with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), U.S. Navy (USN), and commercial industry standards applicable to shipboard auxiliary systems.
Knowledge of marine auxiliary systems, piping systems, ship machinery integration, cargo handling systems, and weight handling systems.
Ability to conduct engineering analyses, perform trade studies, and develop technical documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical information to government and contractor personnel.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
Minimum of three (3) years of documented experience designing, optimizing, and integrating marine auxiliary and piping systems.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing ship machinery integration and cargo and weight handling systems analyses.
Active Secret (T3) security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal shipbuilding or boatbuilding acquisition programs is preferred.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) ACAT I or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Level I shipbuilding programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering analysis and design of shipboard auxiliary systems.
Develop, review, and maintain technical data packages and engineering documentation.
Perform engineering trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and system performance.
Design, optimize, and integrate marine auxiliary and piping systems.
Perform ship machinery integration analyses and calculations.
Conduct cargo handling and weight handling system calculations and analyses.
Ensure designs comply with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), U.S. Navy (USN), and applicable commercial marine industry standards.
Participate in technical design reviews and provide engineering recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, program management, and government stakeholders to support ship design, construction, and acquisition efforts.