Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Oceaneering•Hanover, MD

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (ME-II) independently applies advanced engineering knowledge to challenging engineering and design activities under the direction of a Staff Engineer or Project Manager. The role provides work direction to lower-level personnel and technicians, operates with considerable independence, and supports OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities through interactions with other departments. Experience in maritime and/or subsea engineering is highly desired. Some domestic and international travel may be required, including shipboard operations. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering and 3–5 years of practical technical experience across the engineering process for complex mechanical and/or ocean-deployed systems. The successful candidate applies engineering software and mechanical engineering principles, collaborates across disciplines, and may mentor junior engineers or technicians when necessary. An active security clearance is preferred but is not a prerequisite; the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. The pay range is $80,600–$121,000. The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package; benefits vary by role and may include health and wellness, mental health, retirement savings, life and disability coverage, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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 constructively architect a working system.
Ability to work with considerable autonomy, take accountability for results, and recognize when to ask for assistance.
Ability to obtain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.
Desire to expand talents, expertise, competency, and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Maritime and/or subsea engineering experience.
Excellent technical judgment, creativity, and initiative, with consistent attention to detail and awareness of the system perspective.
Good 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.

Responsibilities

Independently perform engineering analyses, including structural, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and machine design, using judgment to make 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, technical approach definitions, and input to baseline schedule data.
Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products or services.
Provide technical support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities.
Work closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers and other disciplines to solve problems and architect a working system.
Supervise or mentor junior engineers or technicians when necessary.
Travel domestically or internationally as required, including for shipboard operations.