Mechanical Engineer

This remote Mechanical Engineer position with MANTECH supports Military Sealift Command maintenance management and data development. Based in Virginia, it involves occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk. The role includes performing technical studies and failure investigations, and providing engineering recommendations for propulsion, shafting, and auxiliary shipboard systems, including HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of technical and engineering studies, including economic analyses and failure investigations for preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Collaborate with ship's force to identify maintenance repair requirements and support shipyard availabilities with expert analysis.
• Develop Mechanical System Calculations and Schematics, including System Load Estimates and Pipe Sizing/Fluid Flow Calculations.
• Execute HVAC Calculations, Pressure Drop Calculations, and Thermostat & Reheat Design/Selection to ensure environmental system integrity.
• Interpret ship drawings and equipment technical manuals to develop comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support the Military Sealift Command by providing engineering recommendations for propulsion, shafting, and auxiliary shipboard systems.
• Utilize specialized software for modeling and equipment selection methodology to meet complex marine design requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of experience with specialized vessels in one or more of the following areas: Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO), Cable Laying/Repair (T-ARC), Rescue/ Salvage Ships (T-ARS), Submarine Tender (T-AS), Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF), Command Ship (LCC), Expeditionary Mobile Base (T-ESB), Fast Combat Support Vessels (T-AOE) or like vessels.
• Experience with complex marine propulsion and auxiliary systems with demonstrated expertise in propulsion system design.
• Experience performing pipe sizing, fluid flow calculations, and HVAC pressure drop models in a naval environment.

Technologies

• Pipe-Flo
• ANSYS
• MathCAD
• Adobe Pro
• AutoCAD
• MS Office Suite

Clearance Requirements

An active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, climb ladder wells on vessels, etc. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve attending meetings. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.