Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Oceaneering • Hanover, MD

11d • $80,600 - $121,000

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (ME-II) independently applies advanced engineering principles to challenging engineering and design activities under the direction of a Staff Engineer or Project Manager. The role provides direction to lower-level personnel and technicians and supports OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities through interaction with departments as needed. Maritime and/or subsea engineering experience is highly desired. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Some domestic and international travel may be required, including shipboard operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of practical technical experience in the engineering process, including concept development, analysis, design, drawing, integration, and testing of complex mechanical and/or ocean-deployed systems.
• Proficiency with current engineering software, such as SolidWorks and MATLAB, and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and procedures, and understanding of related engineering fields.
• Ability to work closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers and other disciplines to solve problems and architect a working system.
• Ability to supervise or mentor junior engineers or technicians when necessary.
• Ability to work with considerable autonomy, take responsibility for results, and recognize when assistance is needed.
• Ability to obtain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance; active clearances are preferred but not a prerequisite.
• Willingness to expand skills, expertise, competency, and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Excellent technical judgment, creativity, initiative, attention to detail, and awareness of the overall system perspective.
• Strong communication, organizational, and technical writing skills, including the ability to document, convey, and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers.
• Experience mathematically modeling mechanisms or performing mechanism analytics.
• Knowledge of or experience in the marine industry and associated technologies.
• Hands-on ability to assemble mechanical components.
• Experience in maritime and/or subsea engineering is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform engineering analyses in areas such as structural engineering, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and machine design, applying judgment to adaptations and modifications.
• Coordinate the efforts of technicians, drafters, technical writers, and other engineers.
• Provide work leadership for lower-level employees.
• Technically manage projects of small scope.
• Ensure customer requirements are systematically converted into total system solutions.
• Develop and recommend design approaches for new or improved products or processes.
• Write test procedures, conduct tests, compile and evaluate test data, and complete required documentation.
• Prepare reports and present results to management and customer representatives.
• Assist with bids and proposals by providing cost estimates, defining technical approaches, and contributing baseline schedule data.
• Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products or services.
• Provide technical support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required, potentially including shipboard operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package; benefits vary by role and may include health and wellness benefits, mental health support, retirement savings, life and disability coverage, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior