Job Description

JAB Recruitment is actively seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer (Maritime Operations) to support one of our prestigious in global engineering and technology primarily serving the offshore oil and gas industry, with operations in defense, aerospace and renewables at Hanover, Maryland . This is an exciting opportunity to work with a world-class team in a fast-paced, professional environment.

To be successful in this role you should have experience you must have maritime, crane, hydraulics or controls experience.

• The Mechanical Project Engineer has mastery of at least one core engineering principle and advanced knowledge of related engineering fields. T
• he Project Engineer independently directs and technically manages engineering and design activities under the guidance of a Project Manager and is responsible for tracking progress and technical adequacy of the design solution.
• The Project Engineer interacts with all departments to provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, and test activities, and provides work leadership for lower-level employees. 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.

PLEASE NOTE

• This is a contract position - estimated 6 months with an opportunity for conversion based on performance
• Hybrid role with heavy office presence - Will spend approximately half time in the office and the remaining time pier side on a barge, and a one week offshore for a sea trial. 40 hours in office, 50 hours when offshore
• Limited to U.S. citizens in accordance with client specifications and must be able to obtain a security clearance

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V

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