Field Engineer/Marine Surveyor
About this role
Field Engineer/Marine Surveyor
Location: Pascagoula, MS
Work Arrangement: On-site
Clearance Requirement: Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
Position Summary
Sayres Defense is seeking an experienced Field Engineer/Marine Surveyor to support the Pascagoula Test Team. The selected candidate will perform structural and machinery inspections aboard vessels, evaluate technical documentation, support shipboard testing, and assist with resolving mechanical and structural issues. This position provides direct waterfront engineering support to PMS 325, and the Ship Design Manager (SDM).
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned structural, hull, mechanical, and machinery inspections aboard vessels.
- Document inspection results and report findings to PMS 325, the SSGC PMR, and the SDM.
- Support the SSGC project team with mechanical and structural issues, including planning, fact-finding, technical research, solution development, and preparation of reports and presentations.
- Review detailed design drawings, shipboard system diagrams, vendor drawings, engineering calculations, test procedures and reports, technical manuals, and purchase technical documentation.
- Evaluate technical documentation for specification compliance, sound engineering practices, accuracy, and completeness.
- Identify design, construction, installation, and testing deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Resolve technical deficiencies within the position's area of expertise or provide recommendations to higher authority to support resolution.
- Provide waterfront support to the Assistant Program Manager and Project Management Representative in resolving engineering, inspection, and testing issues.
- Conduct or witness shipboard testing procedures as requested by program departments and supporting activities.
- Verify that inspected components and systems comply with applicable military specifications, maritime standards, drawings, and technical requirements.
- Coordinate with Government personnel, shipyard representatives, engineers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of marine hull, structural, mechanical, or shipboard machinery experience.
- Working knowledge of applicable maritime standards and marine engineering practices.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, shipboard system diagrams, technical manuals, and related documentation.
- Experience inspecting shipboard components and systems for compliance with applicable military standards and specifications.
- Ability to identify technical deficiencies, document findings, and recommend practical corrective actions.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work on-site in the Pascagoula, Mississippi area.
- Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience.
- Experience supporting Navy shipbuilding, testing, inspection, waterfront engineering, or vessel acceptance activities.
- Familiarity with PMS 325 programs or Ship-to-Shore Connector vessels.
The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.
We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.
Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.
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Company at a glance
Sayres Defense has been providing excellence in service to the federal government since 2001. We offer a broad spectrum of management, engineering and administrative services including: acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; Integrated Logistics Support; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; and security, counterintelligence, and policy analysis. Headquartered in Washington, DC, near the Washington Navy Yard, with offices in San Diego, CA; Bath, ME; and Mobile, AL; Sayres employees are located in 11 states, the District of Columbia and OCONUS.
Our success can be attributed first to a proven track record of performance excellence based on our customer-focused approach to services. We have demonstrated experience effectively managing large contractor teams across multiple functional areas for major programs. Sayres offers financial stability and organizational maturity comparable to a large company, while retaining the agility of a small business, allowing us to deliver timely and cost effective best-value solutions to our customers.
Awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington Metropolitan District Office’s 8(a) Graduate of the Year for 2017 and 2020 recipient of The Washington Post “Top Work Places” award, Sayres and Associates Corporation continues to grow in a highly competitive environment while exceeding customer expectations and providing a work experience conducive to personal and professional development. Visit www.sayresdefense.com to learn more about Sayres and current opportunities.
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