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JAB Recruitment · 4 days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer (Ocean Engineering / Maritime Operations)

Hanover, MD

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

JAB Recruitment is actively seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer (Maritime Operations) to support one of their prestigious clients in global engineering and technology primarily serving the offshore oil and gas industry. The role involves directing and managing engineering and design activities, providing support to manufacturing, integration, and test activities, and leading an interdisciplinary design team.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and apply advanced engineering analytical and design methods, theories and research techniques, to complex engineering projects

Coordinate and supervise an interdisciplinary design team of engineers, designers, drafters, technical writers, and technicians

Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others

Technically manage projects of moderate scope

Estimate resource requirements to meet technical and scheduling objectives

Review and approve the completion and implementation of technical products to meet the customer requirements

Demonstrate excellent technical judgment, independent evaluation and innovative solutions to problems

Write test procedures, conduct tests, compile and evaluate test data, and complete required documentation

Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations

Assist in bid and proposal efforts by providing cost estimations, technical approach definitions, and schedule data

Domestic and international travel, including shipboard operations

Execute other duties as assigned

Qualification

Maritime engineeringHydraulicsControls engineeringSolidWorksMATLABMechanical engineeringTechnical writingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering, from an accredited institution

5-10 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

2 or more years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams

Demonstrated ability to lead technical groups and interact with customer representatives

Proficiency in the application of current engineering software (i.e. SolidWorks, MATLAB, etc.), and Microsoft Office

Able to apply an advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of mechanical engineering and an understanding of related engineering fields

Work closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers, as well as other cooperative disciplines, to solve problems and constructively architect a working system

Responsible and accountable for your results, working with considerable autonomy, but also knowing when to ask for assistance

Ability to obtain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance (active clearances preferred, but not prerequisite)

Desire to stretch and expand your talents, expertise, competency, and responsibilities

Experience in maritime, crane, hydraulics or controls experience

Mastery of at least one core engineering principle and advanced knowledge of related engineering fields

Experience in maritime and/or subsea engineering is highly desired

Skill concentration for this position includes industrial automation and controls: hydraulic, pneumatics and electro-mechanical

Familiarization with maritime port operations, crane operations, cargo handling and shipboard equipment

Knowledge of US Navy underway replenishment operations is a plus

Preferred

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or a related field, from an accredited institution

Exercise excellent technical judgement, creativity, and initiative with attention to detail consistently throughout your work product, with awareness of the 'system' perspective

Strong communication, organizational and technical writing skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers

Knowledge and/or experience in the marine industry, fielding Shipboard systems and associated technologies

Hands-on abilities for assembling mechanical components