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Position Description & Qualifications
If you love high profile, challenging projects and diverse opportunities - Serco has a great opportunity for you!
The Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO) of Serco North America is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Marine Engineer to join our team. MEO supports the US Navy and other commercial maritime customers on a variety of programs and is involved in all stages of ship and ship system design. As a Senior Marine Engineer, you will work in our Arlington, VA office and will join our experienced technical staff and apply your marine engineering expertise to lead projects and prepare/review engineering deliverables in support of the design of ships, craft, and other floating structures.
In this position you will:

• Perform auxiliary, fluid, mechanical, engine, and propulsion system design or review.
• Apply marine engineering knowledge in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products.
• Lead in the development and validation of design and engineering requirements, preparation of specifications, and provide inputs to technical reports and presentations.
• Lead design integrations, coordinating inputs from various marine engineering and other engineering disciplines, such as naval architecture and structures, to establish principal characteristics and design features.
• Lead and review concept and feasibility design studies of auxiliary systems including pumping and distribution for fuel, seawater, fresh water, and other fluid systems.
• Lead and review concept and feasibility studies for equipment including refrigeration units, pumps, motors, and HVAC systems.
• Lead and Review system design support for auxiliary and fluids systems from the conceptual design phase through Detailed Design and Construction (DD&C).
• Provide onsite engineering support for test site and shipyard construction activities, as required.
• Review machinery arrangements and configurations (illustrating primary functional allocation of spaces within the ship considering locations and adjacency constraints) and lead special studies including access and maintenance analyses, assist in detailed layouts of machinery spaces.
• Conduct failure analysis and provide engineering solutions via change packages or technical reports.
• Review design proposals and specifications and assist with budgeting, cost estimation, and project planning.
• Lead scheduled project review sessions and meetings with representatives from other engineering disciplines and customers on technical and engineering issues.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and project plans to describe activities planned and accomplished, status reports, letters, memoranda, messages, and contact reports.
• Prepare and present formal briefings to government or commercial clients.
• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures, including quality assurance and security procedures, in the performance of duties.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A Bachelors degree from and ABET accredited university in Marine Engineering or a related engineering field such as Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc...
• 10 years of related and progressive experience in the Marine Engineering field.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of marine craft.
• Knowledge of government or other contracting environments relating to technical, scientific, and analytical services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and learn new technologies and tools as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• USCG License, Professional Engineer (PE) license, or PMP Certification.
• Experience with AUTOCAD.
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as Inventor, Solidworks, Navisworks, or Ship Constructor.
• Experience with PIPE-FLO, PIPE-FLOW, or Fathom.
• Experience with ABS/USCG rules and regulations.
• Experience with design, build, and test projects.
• Experience with business development practices

Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.