Assistant Engineer Jobs in Suffolk, VA (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Salary: $68,000 to $83,000 per year depending on experience.
Background check, US Citizen, Cac, and a confidential security clearance are requirements for this position. Travel is 20%.
The McHenry Management Group (TMMG) is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team (EDT) within our Maritime Services group. This position is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience supporting shipbuilding, ship repair, waterfront engineering, and marine operations across commercial and government maritime programs.
This is a developmental engineering role designed to provide broad exposure to shipboard systems and real-world project execution. The selected candidate will work alongside senior engineers, designers, production personnel, and shipyard teams while supporting active vessel repair, modernization, maintenance, and construction efforts.
The Junior Engineer should possess a foundational understanding of engineering principles and a general familiarity with shipboard electrical, piping, structural, and mechanical systems. The position is intended for someone eager to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary maritime engineering environment under the mentorship of experienced engineering professionals.
Requirements
Support ship checks and onboard assessments to verify existing vessel configuration and identify required modifications or repairs.
Assist with development of work items, technical documentation, repair specifications, and cost estimates for ship repair and modernization efforts.
Support engineering evaluations related to shipboard electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical systems under senior engineer guidance.
Assist with development and modification of AutoCAD drawings in accordance with company and customer standards.
Participate in shipyard inspections, alteration support activities, and waterfront engineering efforts.
Support development of operating procedures, maintenance instructions, technical memorandums, and test documentation.
Review maintenance histories, inspection findings, and equipment records from CMMS and other electronic database systems.
Coordinate with engineering team members, production personnel, vendors, and customers to support project execution.
Assist with identification and evaluation of new equipment, technologies, and engineering solutions to support customer requirements.
Contribute to project planning activities including schedules, technical tracking, and engineering task execution.
Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced maritime environment.
Support additional engineering and project-related tasks as assigned.
Physical Job Requirements
Support ship checks and onboard assessments to verify existing vessel configuration and identify required modifications or repairs.
Assist with development of work items, technical documentation, repair specifications, and cost estimates for ship repair and modernization efforts.
Support engineering evaluations related to shipboard electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical systems under senior engineer guidance.
Assist with development and modification of AutoCAD drawings in accordance with company and customer standards.
Participate in shipyard inspections, alteration support activities, and waterfront engineering efforts.
Support development of operating procedures, maintenance instructions, technical memorandums, and test documentation.
Review maintenance histories, inspection findings, and equipment records from CMMS and other electronic database systems.
Coordinate with engineering team members, production personnel, vendors, and customers to support project execution.
Assist with identification and evaluation of new equipment, technologies, and engineering solutions to support customer requirements.
Contribute to project planning activities including schedules, technical tracking, and engineering task execution.
Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced maritime environment.
Support additional engineering and project-related tasks as assigned.
Education/Certification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
General familiarity with shipboard electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical systems.
Strong willingness to learn and develop within a shipbuilding and marine engineering environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drafting software is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work onboard vessels, in industrial environments, and occasionally travel in support of projects.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Salary Description
$68,000 - $83,000 per year