General Engineer

Job Title:

General Engineer - Hybrid

Location:

Silver Spring, MD, Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Clearance Required:

Public Trust Eligible

Salary Range: $55K-$60K

Final date to receive applications:
January 31, 2025

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Description / Scope of Work:
IBSS Corporation is seeking a General Engineer to provide engineering support for the design, development, assessment, recapitalization, and long-term sustainment of NOAA CO-OPS oceanographic observing infrastructure. This role supports continuously operating, real-time water level, current, meteorological, and wave measurement stations deployed in ports, harbors, coastal structures, and offshore environments.

• Develop engineering designs and detailed drawings for coastal and oceanographic measurement stations using AutoCAD, Autodesk tools, and Fusion
  360.
• Ensure all designs and drawings meet applicable engineering standards, CO-OPS requirements, and local building codes; manage and store design files using AutoCAD Vault.
• Perform structural analyses using commercially available engineering software (e.g., Fusion Simulation, NASTRAN, Hilti ANCHOR, or similar tools).
• Conduct engineering reconnaissance to assess structural integrity, siting, and installation requirements for water level, current meter, meteorological, and wave stations.
• Prepare trip reports and reconnaissance reports documenting field findings and engineering recommendations.
• Participate in engineering design and review meetings, including determination of appropriate platforms for current meter installations in accordance with CO-OPS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop technical specifications, engineering documentation, and cost analyses to support station design, installation, and recapitalization efforts.
• Support the testing and evaluation of observing sensors, including water level, current, meteorological, wave, and other oceanographic instruments.
• Develop, update, and maintain CO-OPS SOPs, engineering standards, manuals, and technical reports.
• Apply strong analytical judgment and technical writing skills to support engineering decisions and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, and program managers, to support CO-OPS observing programs.

• Master's degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Marine, or Ocean Engineering OR Bachelor's degree plus at least two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS/Suite, Google Workspace, and AutoCAD for designing coastal, ocean, port, and harbor measurement stations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to support engineering efforts for long-life infrastructure in extreme environmental conditions.

• Experience with AutoCAD Vault and Fusion 360.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as NASTRAN, STAAD-PRO, Fusion Simulation, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with GIS, general database systems, and query tools.
• Experience supporting oceanographic, coastal, marine, or offshore engineering projects.

About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

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