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Mechanical Engineer (Commercial Shipbuilding)
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Richmond, VA, USA
Work mode:
Hybrid
Published on:
12 August 2026
What they need
Everforth ECS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work remotely .
Everforth ECS is looking for someone who has had design integration experience with shipboard mechanical systems to become a valuable member of an engineering team providing vessel construction management of research ships. This is a fully remote position which may require some travel.
Duties include providing technical evaluation of vendors proposed system designs and providing assessments on the design maturity and expected performance of systems to meet operational requirements. Periodically the candidate will be required to write technical papers on the technical risk of systems meeting USCG/ABS design standards. Past performance should demonstrate personal experience designing or using onboard piping systems (hydraulics, ships auxiliaries, HVAC, fuel distribution, water production, etc). Additional duties may include cost estimation of proposed ship construction changes and site visits to perform root cause analysis of shipboard failures. Salary range is based on years of experience.
Salary Range: $55,000-$125,000 (actual compensation depends on overall experience) General Description Of Benefits Required Skills
- BS degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
- Must be a US Citizen with the ability to pass and obtain a Public Trust clearance.
- 4+ years’ experience in the shipbuilding industry in the mechanical engineering discipline.
- Ability to perform requirements analysis; concept design and development; feasibility studies; and systems integration.
- Knowledge of industry construction standards for mechanical systems.
- Ability to review/modify drawings and have good technical writing skills.
- Thorough understanding of ABS, USCG and other regulatory agencies rules as it pertains to shipboard systems.
- Ability to work remotely/independently with minimal supervision.
Desired Skills
- Professional Engineering license in the field of Marine, Mechanical, or other engineering disciplines.
- Experience with scientific research ships.
- Experience with ShipConstructor, Pipe Flow, Rhino, Navisworks, SolidWorks and other ship design software.
- Cost estimating skills.
- Ship based HVAC design/installation experience.
- Some design/technical specification development and construction/repair oversight experience.
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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We Value
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!
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