Mechanical Engineer – Auxiliary & Deck Systems

As a rapidly growing small business, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support quality engineering deliverables for the U.S. Navy, MSC, and USCG.  The engineer will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and delivering mechanical systems designs for marine vessels.

If you have experience with shipboard mechanical systems, HVAC and piping analysis, and a strong understanding of system integration on Navy or MSC vessels, we’d like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical system design reviews, calculations, and integration for auxiliary and deck systems
• Evaluate system upgrades and replacements for HVAC, piping, and deck machinery
• Perform PipeFlo or equivalent flow analysis and engineering calculations
• Interface directly with shipyards, shipboard personnel, and NAVSEA stakeholders
• Provide quality assurance review of technical deliverables
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and assist in mentoring junior engineers
• Support Program Manager with reporting and customer communication
• Participate in site visits or shipchecks as needed (approx. 10% travel)

Required Qualifications

• BS/BE in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting U.S. Navy, USCG, or MSC vessels

Hands-on experience with:

• HVAC systems
• PipeFlo or equivalent pipe flow analysis software
• Deck systems (winches, cranes, cargo handling equipment)
• Familiarity with ship system integration and shipboard mechanical arrangements
• Understanding of design review processes and coordination with shipyards
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

•  AutoCAD proficiency and experience with auxiliary vessels

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with matching
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Flexible, hybrid work environment

Work Location

• Washington, DC (hybrid preferred)
• Remote candidates will be considered with ability to travel (~10%) for shipchecks, meetings, or site visits

APPLY NOW: Please send resumes to: craig.furlano@tridentis.com

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) in addition to other federal agencies. Tridentis is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Norfolk, VA; Bremerton, WA; and Kona, HI. In addition to providing engineering services to the federal government, Tridentis has a spin off company, Advanced Marine Vehicles that is entirely focused on designing, developing and building autonomous marine vehicles. Tridentis is committed to maintaining an agile company, with a flat organizational structure while achieving long term consistent growth.