Sr Mechanical Engineer

LED FastStart•Elmwood, LA

About The Position

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer develops and implements mechanical systems designs—including systems engineering, piping, propulsion, and machinery systems—throughout the program lifecycle for assigned programs. The role ensures that mechanical systems designs meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives. It includes creating engineering deliverables, resolving complex technical issues, managing design configuration and subcontract technical scope, and maintaining technical relationships with customers and program offices. The engineer also supports program reviews and engineering change proposals, coordinates resources to meet contract milestones, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires expertise in marine mechanical systems and the ability to communicate technical and design matters to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related degree.
10 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 5 years of marine-related experience.
Experience with government procurement and contracting.
Expertise in design and analysis of piping systems, including fuel, seawater, freshwater, fire, and sanitary systems, and pipe flow analysis.
Expertise in piping standards, valve standards, and pump specifications.
Knowledge of HVAC system and equipment design.
Experience designing, arranging, and analyzing marine propulsion drivelines and prime movers.
Experience designing, specifying, and arranging ship deck equipment systems such as cranes, winches, and davits.
In-depth knowledge of maritime regulatory authorities and standards, such as ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, and IMO.
Ability to capture requirements and customer system scope and develop compliant system solutions.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required for assigned programs.
Proficiency in CAD, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and design issues effectively to internal and external customers and subordinates.

Responsibilities

Develop system designs for assigned programs, including systems engineering, mechanical engineering, piping, propulsion, and machinery systems.
Develop specifications and design artifacts, including drawings, procurement specifications, calculations, analyses, system interfaces, and mechanical configurations.
Develop complex systems, specification trace packages, detailed engineering reports, and system drawings.
Develop technical reports, including site surveys, test procedures, test reports, trade studies, and white papers; write and support executive-level papers and briefs as required.
Check designs and drawings for accuracy and adherence to contract requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to piping systems, propulsion systems, and deck machinery.
Work with engineering leadership to assign resources to meet contract milestones and deliverables.
Serve as technical lead for subcontract management, including review, approval, and oversight of major subcontractors’ technical design execution.
Manage engineering design configuration, including design integration and change adjudication.
Support development of Engineering Change Proposals.
Maintain technical relationships with customers and program offices.
Develop and deliver detailed technical program reviews to internal and external customers as required.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including developing work instructions, best practices, and tools, and managing small projects to improve efficiency and reduce waste.