Project Engineer; Mechanical

Company Profile

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets.

Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The Project Engineer has mastery of at least one core engineering principle and advanced knowledge of related engineering fields. The Project Engineer independently directs and technically manages engineering and design activities under the guidance of a Project Manager and is responsible for tracking progress and technical adequacy of the design solution. The Project Engineer interacts with all departments to provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, and test activities, and provides work leadership for lower-level employees.

Experience in maritime and/or subsea engineering is highly desired. This role is located at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division in Chesapeake, VA.

Skill concentration for this position includes industrial automation and controls: hydraulic, pneumatics and electro-mechanical. Familiarization with maritime port operations, crane operations, cargo handling and shipboard equipment. Knowledge of US Navy underway replenishment operations is a plus.

• Develop and apply advanced engineering analytical and design methods, theories and research techniques, to complex engineering projects.
• Coordinate and supervise an interdisciplinary design team of engineers, designers, drafters, technical writers, and technicians.
• Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.
• Technically manage projects of moderate scope.
• Estimate resource requirements to meet technical and scheduling objectives.
• Review and approve the completion and implementation of technical products to meet the customer requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent technical judgment, independent evaluation and innovative solutions to problems.
• Write test procedures, conduct tests, compile and evaluate test data, and complete required documentation.
• Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.
• Assist in bid and proposal efforts by providing cost estimations, technical approach definitions, and schedule data.
• Domestic and international travel, including shipboard operations.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering, from an accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of practical technical experience in the engineering process, including concept development, analysis, design, drawing, integration and testing of complex mechanical and/or ocean deployed systems.
• 2 or more years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical groups and…