Staff Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV)

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.

Position Summary

The Engineer IV applies advanced technical knowledge to Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division’s (MSD) engineering and design activities. This role is located in Chesapeake, VA. The Engineer IV provides technical leadership and oversight for large and/or complex projects under the direction of a Project Manager. This role assists the Design Engineering Manager and Project Manager in defining and managing resource requirements, schedule, and cost for projects under his/her cognizance.

The Engineer IV interacts with other MSD personnel including those in QA, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, as necessary to provide engineering support to MSD manufacturing, integration, and test activities. They direct an engineering design/production team in development of a design project/production availability throughout the entire cycle from initial concept/planning through successful completion. They complete assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations through coordinating activities of engineering team, contractors, and vendors. This role may require up to 25% travel.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Independently perform difficult engineering tasks to completion that may include a variety of complex features, conflicting design requirements, unusual materials requirements, and the need to coordinate the work of others.

- Exhibit excellent technical judgment, and appreciable independent evaluation, creativity, and latitude in making decisions.

- Demonstrate ability to devise innovative solutions to problems.

- Develop objectives, schedules, and estimates for difficult assignments.

- Direct and supervise the activities of moderate to large size teams of engineers, tech writers, designers, and drafters.

- Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.

- Interact with customer technical representatives to define and manage customer expectations.

- Use team management skills to lead the design engineering group during various phases of a project or availability.

- Assess vendors for competence, capabilities, and resources.

- Review/approve Engineering Work Packages (e.g. TGIs) related to project.

- Review/approve Engineering Change documents (e.g. CRs, LARs, DFSs) related to project.

- Review/approve Engineering designs, models, drawings and calculation packages.

- Candidate will have to perform in an ISO-9000 rated company in a rapidly changing and demanding atmosphere.

- May assist in or lead Bid and Proposal efforts including cost estimating, technical approach definition, and input to baseline schedule data.

- May participate in or lead Technical Working Groups to assess and improve processes and capabilities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Ocean or Nuclear) or Naval Architecture from accredited college or university.

- Minimum ten (10) years engineering experience in complex systems design, manufacturing, and integration environment.

- Demonstrated ability to lead technical groups of more than five engineers, designers, and/or drafters.

- Familiarity with ISO 9000 design requirements.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and CAD software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks or similar packages.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired

- Master’s degree in related field.

- Proficiency in MathCad.

- Engineer in Training (passed FE exam).

- Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

- Excellent communications and organizational skills.

- Understands Finite Element Analysis -particularly Solidworks Simulation or ANSYS Workbench. Working knowledge of both is preferrable.

- Must be competent in system engineering methodologies.

- Experience performing Dynamic Design Analysis Method (DDAM) is a plus.

- Demonstrated knowledge of SUBAFE or SOC requirements is preferred.

- Possesses and applies an advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices in one or more engineering fields.

- Possesses a working knowledge of the manufacturing/integration aspects related to one or more technical fields related to MSD efforts.

- Demonstrated knowledge of military, and commercial, construction and material specifications applicable to Submarine and Deep Submergence System work.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.