Field Engineer/Marine SurveyorLocation: Pascagoula, MS
Work Arrangement: On-site
Clearance Requirement: Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
Position SummarySayres Defense is seeking an experienced
Field Engineer/Marine Surveyor to support the Pascagoula Test Team. The selected candidate will perform structural and machinery inspections aboard vessels, evaluate technical documentation, support shipboard testing, and assist with resolving mechanical and structural issues. This position provides direct waterfront engineering support to PMS 325, the Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) Government Contracting Project Management Representative (SSGC PMR), and the Ship Design Manager (SDM).
Responsibilities- Perform assigned structural, hull, mechanical, and machinery inspections aboard vessels.
- Document inspection results and report findings to PMS 325, the SSGC PMR, and the SDM.
- Support the SSGC project team with mechanical and structural issues, including planning, fact-finding, technical research, solution development, and preparation of reports and presentations.
- Review detailed design drawings, shipboard system diagrams, vendor drawings, engineering calculations, test procedures and reports, technical manuals, and purchase technical documentation.
- Evaluate technical documentation for specification compliance, sound engineering practices, accuracy, and completeness.
- Identify design, construction, installation, and testing deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Resolve technical deficiencies within the position's area of expertise or provide recommendations to higher authority to support resolution.
- Provide waterfront support to the Assistant Program Manager and Project Management Representative in resolving engineering, inspection, and testing issues.
- Conduct or witness shipboard testing procedures as requested by program departments and supporting activities.
- Verify that inspected components and systems comply with applicable military specifications, maritime standards, drawings, and technical requirements.
- Coordinate with Government personnel, shipyard representatives, engineers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of five years of marine hull, structural, mechanical, or shipboard machinery experience.
- Working knowledge of applicable maritime standards and marine engineering practices.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, shipboard system diagrams, technical manuals, and related documentation.
- Experience inspecting shipboard components and systems for compliance with applicable military standards and specifications.
- Ability to identify technical deficiencies, document findings, and recommend practical corrective actions.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work on-site in the Pascagoula, Mississippi area.
- Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience.
- Experience supporting Navy shipbuilding, testing, inspection, waterfront engineering, or vessel acceptance activities.
- Familiarity with PMS 325 programs or Ship-to-Shore Connector vessels.
The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
