Principal Mechanical Engineer

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

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.

The Principal Engineer applies an advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals to the division's engineering and design activities and provides work leadership to lower level employees. The Principal Engineer interacts with all OTECH departments as necessary to provide engineering support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities.The Principal Engineer applies an advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals to the division's engineering and design activities and provides work leadership to lower level employees. The Principal Engineer interacts with all OTECH departments as necessary to provide engineering support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities.The Principal Engineer applies an advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals to the division's engineering and design activities and provides work leadership to lower level employees. The Principal Engineer interacts with all OTECH departments as necessary to provide engineering support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities.The Principal Engineer applies an advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals to the division's engineering and design activities and provides work leadership to lower level employees. The Principal Engineer interacts with all OTECH departments as necessary to provide engineering support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities.The Principal Engineer applies an advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals to the division's engineering and design activities and provides work leadership to lower level employees. The Principal Engineer interacts with all OTECH departments as necessary to provide engineering support to OTECH manufacturing, integration, and test activities.

ESSENTIAL

• Coordinate and supervise an interdisciplinary design team of engineers, designers, drafters, technical writers, and technicians performing a variety of projects.
• Provide work and technical leadership for lower level employees.
• Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.
• Independently direct the development and completion of highly complex engineering projects.
• Review and approve objectives, schedules, and estimates for difficult assignments.
• Estimate resource requirements to meet technical and scheduling objectives.
• Estimate personnel needs and coordinate work to meet completion dates.
• Review completion and implementation of technical products.
• Ensure that customer requirements are systematically converted into total system solutions.
• Maintain the Systems Engineering Program in accordance with customer/project requirements, including the performance of hazard analyses and FMEAs.
• Analyze and develop design approaches for complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrate expert technical judgment and appreciable independent evaluation and ingenuity.
• Make independent decisions to resolve engineering problems and methods.
• Maintain liaisons with individuals and other organizations outside the company and act independently on technical matters pertaining to the general engineering field.
• Develop and apply advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques within related technical fields.
• Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
• Generate work instructions and test procedures.
• Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight to Technical Working Groups, including the assessment and improvement of ADTECH processes and capabilities.
• Provide input to establish divisional corporate programs.
• Provide technical consultation to other organizations.
• Review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Take an active leadership role in bid and proposal efforts by providing cost estimations, technical approach definitions, and input to baseline schedule and data.
• Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products or services.
• Occasional work outside normal working hours should be anticipated.
• Some travel may be required.

ADDITIONAL

• Additional duties as assigned.
  

REQUIRED

REQUIRED

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering.

* 15+ years of practical experience in mechanical engineering.

* 8 or more years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.

* Must have, or be able to obtain, a US Government DOD Security Clearance

* Demonstrated and well-developed leadership qualities.

* Capable of managing technical aspects of important and complex projects.

* Excellent communication and organizational skills.

* Strong technical writing skills.

* Excellent analytical skills for preparing and reviewing technical and project reports.

* Advanced knowledge and practical application of engineering principles within all related engineering fields of the company.

* Experience managing CMMI/ISO.

* Experience fielding Ship Board systems.

DESIRED

* Master's degree in related field.

* Work experience with US Department of Defense.

* May be widely recognized for achievements, technical expertise, and professional standing within selected field.

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

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.

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.