Marine Engineer (Diesel)

SCMI1  has an exciting opportunity for a Marine Engineer (Diesel focus)  supporting diesel engine propulsion systems and ship service diesel generators onboard Navy surface ships and Submarines/Aircraft Carriers while working alongside program managers, engineers and Navy personnel as part of the Diesel Readiness System (DRS) Engineering Support Program. DRS is the current U.S. Navy program for providing diesel condition-based maintenance designed to support the fleet operations, including Carriers and Submarines. The objective of DRS is to improve and sustain the operational availability of U.S. Navy fleet diesel engines.  NSWCPD Codes 421 and 422 are responsible for DRS Program execution.

Location: Vast majority of work will be performed remotely (ideally local to the Philadelphia, PA or Norfolk, VA regions). Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time may be required to CONUS and OCONUS Naval facilities and ship new construction yard facilities.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Diesel engine data analysis/trending/reporting, logistics development, project planning, training support, test plan and procedure development and meeting/presentation support.
• Conduct ship visits (inspections and data collection).
• Diesel Engine calibration and governor control verification.
• Troubleshooting diesel propulsion and generation systems.
• Installation support for new system upgrades onboard US Navy ships and Submarines.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by project leadership. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance and clearing necessary background checks/assessments as required.  Active high-level Security Clearance will be required, and current Security Clearance is desired.
• Target Education: BS in Marine Engineering is highly desired. 
• Target Work Experience:  Up to 5 years’ experience in diesel engine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting (will consider recent grads from Maritime/Merchant Marine Academy)
• Shipboard experience desired but not required.
• Excellent communication skills and works well in a team environment. 
• Position physical demands and expectations: Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.  Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.  Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

**Please note that your resume and candidacy is subject to customer approval and acceptance and clearing of the required background check.   Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable required job experience.**