Position Description
Serco is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to support several naval and commercial marine acquisition and modernization programs as well as a number of exciting R&D programs. This candidate leads in the planning, design, and execution of ship construction program deliverables to ensure requirements are defined and met according to specifications. Develops and improves design features and is considered as a subject matter expert (SME) in piping and auxiliary machinery systems and as resource for resolution of unique or complex problems. Provides advice and counsel to less experienced engineers and plays a role in overall design and task execution planning.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance
In this role, you will:
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of complex marine apparatus and equipment. Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies in order to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures. Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment
Direct the preparation of product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics. Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Analyze data in order to determine feasibility of product proposals.
Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs.
Lead in the inspection marine equipment and machinery in order to draw up work requests and job specifications.
Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.
Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients in order to ensure completion of work at minimum cost. Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies in order to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety.
Perform monitoring activities in order to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Provide technical and theoretical guidance recommendations to other senior marine engineering staff and support to lower-level staff.
Lead and/or participate in meetings with other marine engineers and customers on ship design issues.
Prepare documentation, reports, and project plans to describe activities planned and accomplished, status reports, letters, memoranda, messages, and contact reports.
Prepare and present formal briefings and staff seminars.
Comply with security procedures in the performance of duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will have:
Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering
10 years of related and progressive experience in Maritime Operations or Engineering. ( In rare circumstances, education and/or experience requirements may be decreased or waived if the individual has an extraordinary educational background or uniquely applicable experience or highly specialized knowledge. )
Must Qualify for, or currently possess, DoD Issued Secret Security Clearance.
Active or Inactive Chief Engineer License
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of marine craft.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of government or other contracting environment relating to technical, scientific, and analytic services.
Ability to integrate diverse elements into a cohesive whole.
Shipboard sailing experience is a plus.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).
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ID 54271
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Alexandria
Category Engineering
Position Type Part-Time
Security Clearance TS/SCI
Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position
Campaign LPMETS
