Waterfront Engineer II

Oceaneering•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$74,600 - $112,000

About The Position

The Waterfront Engineer II provides advanced technical expertise and analytical support to resolve Condition Reports (CRs) arising from modifications to Statements of Work (SOWs) and Technical Work Documents (TWDs), or from as-found conditions during work. The role prepares technical reports and instructions supporting contracts, resolves conflicts, determines testing requirements for production-work certification, and responds to CRs from various activities. It also addresses technical maintenance issues, prepares additional documentation such as LARs and DFSs, and creates sketches or drawings to support CR resolutions when needed or required by contract. This position supports Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division in Chesapeake, Virginia. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 25–30%. The role performs advanced engineering tasks and conventional design of varied scope, and may serve as a technical-team lead while supporting multiple projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 8 years of experience in military, government, defense industry, or private industry in progressively more complex scientific, technical, analytical, or related areas.
At least 5 years of experience in relevant ship repair or Submarine Systems.
Working knowledge of Scope of Certification (SOC), DDS Specifications, SUBSAFE, Material Control (SOC, L1), JFMM requirements for deviations, waivers, and LARs, shipboard HM&E systems and their repair and installation practices, procedures, alignments and troubleshooting, blueprints, MILSPEC, Mil-Std, and ISO/ASME requirements.
Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf software and U.S. Navy software, including ATIS, SVTMs, PMS, SCLSIS, and PC Bolts.
Experience with the SUBSAFE program and its required protocols.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Background knowledge of government and commercial contract requirements.
Self-motivated and focused, with strong attention to detail and high ethical standards.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to work as a lead for a team of technical personnel and support multiple projects.
Strong organizational skills and an analytical, logical approach.
Ability to synthesize diverse technical and schedule information and exercise good judgment.
Good technical judgment and independent evaluation, originality, and ingenuity.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in an engineering discipline.
Experience involving shipboard piping systems, ship and submarine structure, and/or weapons delivery systems.
Experience with PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

Develop technical reports and instructions by reviewing applicable drawings and references, including available TVDs, LARs, CRs, and pending revision information.
Develop engineering sketches or drawings to support technical solutions.
Produce DFSs for submission to NAVSEA.
Prepare LARs for submission to the applicable Planning Yard.
Support the determination of technical accuracy and evaluate requests for drawing-requirement clarification or drawing revisions from onsite production personnel.
Interface with Purchasing, technical staff, and vendors as required to develop Job Material Lists resulting from Condition Reports.
Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and specifications of testing requirements for all contracts.
Recommend resolutions to conditions reported on Condition Reports, including associated research, identified discrepancies, corrective actions, and applicable Technical Authority concurrence when required.
Provide process-improvement recommendations to the Waterfront Engineering Manager.
Communicate effectively with management-level personnel and external parties.
Attend project meetings and provide input as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.