Senior Technical Lead (Bremerton)
We are a rapidly growing small business seeking experienced leaders, engineers, and designers who can deliver quality work and help expand our team. We’re looking for a Senior Technical Lead with a background in structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering and extensive experience supporting Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). Ideal candidates will have strong people skills, marine HM&E experience, a solid work ethic, and deep familiarity with PSNS.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main liaison between the company and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, ensuring strong client relationships and effective communication.
- Lead and build a small, cross-functional engineering team, providing mentorship and direction to team members across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Review and approve all engineering and technical deliverables.
- Perform quality assurance of all engineering deliverables.
- Engage in client-facing activities.
- Assist the Senior PM in business development and customer relations.
- Develop drawings in AutoCAD.
- Provide technical expertise in engineering disciplines, with an emphasis on structural engineering.
- Expect 10% domestic and international travel.
Requirements
- 15 years of proven Marine Engineering experience with U.S. Navy, USCG, or MSC vessels.
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
- Proven history interfacing with clients.
- Demonstrated experience in program and project management.
- Existing knowledge and understanding of industry practices and requirements.
- Technology-focused with a strong background using and implementing technology into business processes.
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
- Strong technical engineering background; structural preferred.
- Security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance (required).
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Bonuses
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
About Tridentis
Tridentis is a privately held small business focused on providing naval architecture, marine engineering, program management, and logistics services to the U.S. Navy, USCG, and Military Sealift Command (MSC), as well as other federal agencies. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Tridentis has offices in Norfolk, VA; Bremerton, WA; and Kona, HI. In addition to federal engineering services, Tridentis operates a spin-off company, Advanced Marine Vehicles, dedicated to designing, developing, and building autonomous marine vehicles. The company is committed to maintaining an agile, flat organizational structure while achieving long-term, consistent growth.