Ocean/ Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Ventura, United States Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. Full time

Job Description

Makai Ocean Engineering is looking for an exceptional engineer to fill an immediately available position in the Marine Services group out of Ventura, California. The Marine Services group primarily provides services to the U.S. Government that includes at-sea testing, marine construction, submarine cable installations, prototype systems development and specialty materials procurement. Employees will get to work on state-of-the-art and challenging ocean engineering problems as part of a collaborative, innovative, and experienced team on a range of projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and design skills; with responsibility for hydrodynamic modeling, mechanical analysis and design, and at-sea operations. The position provides the unique and rewarding opportunity to be hands-on and directly involved in projects from design through to installation and construction.


This is a permanent, full-time position in Ventura, California, with some at-sea work and travel throughout the year. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.


Makai will consider hybrid-remote work arrangements but expects the position to be based several days per week in the Ventura office when not at-sea or traveling.


Requirements:

  • Possession of U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Possession of B.S. degree or higher in ocean, mechanical, chemical, civil, aerospace or similar engineering field is required.
  • Practical experience, recreationally or professionally, with the ocean or marine environment.
  • Willingness to travel and work at-sea when needed.
  • Willingness to obtain and ability to maintain necessary U.S. Gov’t security clearances – to be completed after hiring.


Desirable:

Preference will be given to applicants with:

  • High GPAs when applying with limited prior work experience.
  • Demonstrable performance when applying with prior work experience.
  • M.S. or higher education degree.
  • P.E. license or willingness to obtain the P.E. license.
  • Professional experience with construction management and/or at-sea marine operations.
  • Ability to think logically and communicate and present ideas clearly and concisely.
  • High level of technical curiosity and strong engineering fundamentals.


Makai provides engineers and scientists with interesting and challenging projects, a competitive salary, full health and dental coverage, company matching retirement plans, excellent comp time and vacation policies, a dynamic and innovative company culture, and a beautiful and unique work atmosphere. 




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