Senior Plant Engineer

Steam Plant Engineer/SMECore Services Group is seeking an experienced Steam Plant Engineer/SME with experience on U.S. Navy Amphibious platforms to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA. RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck-plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives. An ideal candidate has significant supervisory experience with main propulsion systems operation and maintenance processes on Navy AMPHIB platforms, has experience as a shipboard Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), and maintenance/training staff experience (e.g., ISIC, TYCOM, ATG).This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026. Typical responsibilities include:Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ships systems through targeted training and aiding ship's leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems, required programs, technical watchstanding, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deckplate training for ship's force and RATT personnel.Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deckplate training.Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.Review and assess ship's preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes and procedures for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.Advise ship's leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program efficacy.Primary work location: Full time onsite in San Diego, CA. A candidate located in Everett, WA or Pearl Harbor, HI is less ideal but may be considered.Anticipated travel: This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to: Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.Typical physical activity: Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and hands-on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment. May involve: repetitive motion, talking, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision. Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot's ladder to board a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel.Typical pay range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $90,000 – 110,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities (Senior/Team Leader): At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects relevant to AMPHIB steam main propulsion systems. Supervisory main propulsion experience with Navy surface ship maintenance processes. Extensive experience as shipboard Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on multiple ships. Extensive experience in Navy Ship main propulsion engineering on multiple ships. Maintenance/training staff experience (e.g. Immediate Superior In Charge (ISIC), Type Commander (TYCOM), or Afloat Training Group). In-depth knowledge of Navy ship depot level maintenance processes. In-depth knowledge of the theory and workings of surface ship maintenance processes. Undergraduate or associates degree. In lieu of an acceptable degree, seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in a management role may be considered.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities (Mid-Grade): A minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory level watchstanding experience on warships or military auxiliaries with steam main propulsion as Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems. Direct operational and maintenance experience, within the last five years, with steam turbine main propulsion, steam turbine generators, associated control systems, and associated auxiliaries currently in use by the Navy.Plus: Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast-paced operational environments. Excellent personnel management, working group and team leadership skills as well as working alongside sailors and officers of varying experience and seniority. Excellent communication skills to include briefing Commanding Officers and other mid-grade to senior leadership in person and in writing.Additional preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: At least twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience is highly desirable.