Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Journeyman
About The Position
THOR Solutions is seeking a mid-level Marine Mechanical Engineer to support the United States Coast Guard’s Ship Design Team at the Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The role provides technical support and documentation for the design, development, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment. Areas may include auxiliary systems, hydraulics, weight-handling equipment, rudders, piping, pumps, valves, and HVAC, applying applicable design requirements. The engineer develops system documentation and ship specifications, conducts auxiliary-system analysis and design, leads technical data package development and reviews, and conducts trade studies. The position is full-time and onsite, with up to 10% anticipated travel for ship checks. Work is primarily desk and computer work in an office, with periodic waterfront or shipboard visits that may involve confined spaces, ladders, and hatches. Eligibility for a Secret security clearance is required, and the clearance is to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and will be considered. The anticipated pay range is $80,000–$110,000; actual compensation depends on individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical, engineering, or marine discipline, from an ABET-accredited institution.
- At least three to five years of progressive experience in marine mechanical fields.
- At least three years of documented experience designing, optimizing, and integrating marine auxiliary and piping systems, ship machinery integration, cargo-handling systems, and/or weight-handling systems calculations and analyses.
- Familiarity with ABS, USN, and industry standards relating to shipboard auxiliary systems.
- Proficiency with common productivity software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be eligible for a Secret security clearance to be obtained after hire; only U.S. citizens are eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Experience related to U.S. Federal or commercial ship or boat building acquisition programs.
- Experience with DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I shipbuilding programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and documentation for the design, development, and evaluation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment.
- Address auxiliary systems, hydraulics, weight-handling equipment, rudders, piping, pumps, valves, and HVAC, applying applicable design requirements.
- Develop system documentation and ship specifications.
- Conduct analysis and design of auxiliary systems.
- Lead development and reviews of technical data packages.
- Conduct trade studies.
- Participate in ship checks, with up to 10% travel anticipated.
Benefits
- Accrued paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
- Medical insurance with three plan options
- TRICARE supplemental coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
- Dental insurance with two plan options
- Vision insurance with two plan options
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Commuter/transit benefits
- Basic employee life and AD&D insurance
- Additional life insurance options for employee and family
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pet benefits
- Legal plan
- Identity theft protection plan
- Employee Assistance Plan and Work-Life Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
