Marine Engineer II

About the role

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor for the PAE Maritime contract, providing technical engineering support for surface ships. As a Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Systems Engineer you will deliver technical recommendations, maintenance execution, modernization planning, safety and risk management across multiple ship classes. The role involves direct support to the Surface Fleet through lifecycle management, maintenance planning, and resolution of high‑visibility CASREPs and real‑time fleet priority issues, working closely with the U.S. Navy’s Technical Community, Naval Surface Warfare Centers, Type Commanders, Regional Maintenance Centers, and other naval field activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machinery and propulsion systems operational directives.
• Review installation and repair of gas turbine propulsion systems, heating and ventilating systems, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications and perform complex calculations to meet requirements of ship's configuration.
• Specialize in gas turbines, heat exchangers, piping and related fittings, helipad hangar doors, elevators, and valves.
• Provide engineering, technical, and analytical support for shipboard HM&E systems, serving as principal for safety and HARs across U.S. Navy surface ships.
• Analyze equipment failures, casualty reports, and maintenance actions; develop technical findings and recommendations for adjudication and corrective action.
• Perform lifecycle engineering assessments, including sustainment, configuration‑management impacts, modernization considerations, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Review and support development of technical documentation, including installation drawings, engineering analyses, and standard installation procedures.
• Draft, coordinate, and support Naval Advisory Messages responding to fleet material issues, operational risks, and safety concerns in compliance with Navy policy and PAE Maritime guidance.
• Utilize authorized Navy communication systems, including the Naval Common Message Processor (CMP), to prepare and submit advisory communications.
• Maintain and update records within the Electronic Advisory Record Repository and Tracking System (eARRTS), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability.
• Apply NAVSEA electronic business and technical systems (eFORMS, eDFS, eSHOCK, eHAR, eLAR, Windchill MBPS, PMSMIS, and similar tools) to support advisory development and technical workflows.
• Develop technical briefings, dashboards, and readiness‑tracking products using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project to support ship‑class level analysis and reporting.
• Extract, evaluate, and analyze operational data from government databases, TAVRs, and other authoritative Navy sources to support stakeholder decision‑making.
• Coordinate with Navy and contractor stakeholders to resolve HM&E system issues spanning technical, logistics, and maintenance domains.
• Apply critical thinking and engineering judgment to decompose complex shipboard system problems and recommend viable technical solutions.
• Participate in technical working groups, integrated product teams, fleet support forums, and contract‑related analytical activities.
• Prepare meeting minutes, technical reports, white papers, and status updates in support of program and contract requirements.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant Naval shipboard engineering experience, **or** High School Diploma with 4 years applicable Naval shipboard work experience (experience may be adjusted for highly specialized NEC or unique Naval Surface Warfare experience).
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy ship configuration, management principles, processes, and activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in eARRTS and HARS.
• Ability to travel up to 10 % as needed.

Benefits

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

Pay

The position offers a competitive base salary with performance‑based incentives. A salary range is provided at the top of the posting and serves as a general guideline across experience levels; actual compensation will consider scope of the role, relevant experience, education, key skills, and geographic market. Eligible employees may also receive annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities as part of Serco’s Total Rewards package.