RiverTech Is Looking For a Marine Engineer To Work In Norfolk, VA. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Medium Endurance Cutter Product Line (MECPL) Located In Norfolk, VA Provides Hull, Mechanical, And Electrical (HM&E) Engineering, Maintenance, Project Management, And Logistical Support For Planned And Emergency Repairs, Sustainment, And Alteration Of Coast Guard Cutters, Boats, And Associated Equipment. The Product Line Additionally Provides Engineering Guidance And Support To Assist With The Development And Promulgation Of Maintenance, Repair, And Configuration Standards Of MECPL Assets For The Following Vessels
- 210’ Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC).
- 270’ Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC).
- 295’ Training Cutter (WIX).
- Future Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC).
To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Provides responsive, integrated engineering and logistics services to meet Coast Guard readiness requirements.
- Coordinates with other Product Lines on technical issues, fleet maintenance, and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) applicable across Product Lines.
- Assists in the development of specifications and Government cost estimates for Current Ship’s Maintenance Project / Non-Casualty Work Requests (CSMP/NCWR), Discrepancy Report (DISCREP) and Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) maintenance, modification and/or repair of MECPL cutters. Develop and maintain Recurring Work Items (RWIs) and Standard Work Item Templates (SWITs).
- Develops specifications and estimates for all MECPL RWI's.
- Reviews specifications and government cost estimates for technical and format discrepancies and provide written feedback.
- Develops and maintains dockside and dry dock availability specifications and government cost estimates as assigned. Attends A-Team meetings.
- Revises Maintenance Items (MIs), RWIs, and Maintenance Requirement List (MRL) to ensure all are in agreement and are appropriate maintenance to be performed. Identify maintenance standard gaps in the MRL and the impacts of those gaps to APM/AM maintenance execution, documentation and tracking.
- Provides technical support to the field units as requested.
- Develops and documents MECPL processes.
- Uses existing practices and adopts/revises the practices for continuous improvement.
- Reviews technical documents as requested and provide written feedback.
Qualifications
- Must be a US Citizen able to pass a through background check including credit.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marine, Ocean, or Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture is required from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the marine field with practical in-depth knowledge of shipboard systems, equipment, and materials (preferably with the Coast Guard).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing as related to marine vessel maintenance and alterations (preferably Coast Guard).
- Detailed knowledge of theories, principles, practices and techniques of naval architecture and marine engineering; including dry docking, dock and sea trials, non-destructive testing and other practices and techniques unique to the marine industry.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and management of shipbuilding and repair as applied to hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems.
- Able to climb ladders, access voids and small shipboard spaces for the purpose of identifying needed hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E) repairs and assessing proposed alterations.
- Possess general knowledge in the use of computer/data systems.
- Understand proper use of office equipment (computers, scanners, fax machines, etc.) as well as experience in Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Skype.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to present and defend technical recommendations; facilitate consensus, present briefings, create and modify technical documents, and advise management officials.
- Knowledge and experience with commercial and military standards, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Ability to travel if ever needed.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with vessel repair specifications is highly desirable. This experience shall include estimating, research, technical review, specification writing, and logistics coordination.
- Knowledge and experience with U.S. Coast Guard Logistics Information, Management System (CG-LIMS) (Technical Library), SFLC Central, Contract Workbook (Project Management), and Fleet Logistics System (Logistics) is highly desirable.
Job ID
2026-23938
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$140,000 - $150,000
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders
, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers
, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.
As a RiverTech employee,
you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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