Staff Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV)

Position Summary

The Engineer IV applies advanced technical knowledge to Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division’s (MSD) engineering and design activities. This role is located in Chesapeake, VA. The Engineer IV provides technical leadership and oversight for large and / or complex projects under the direction of a Project Manager. This role assists the Design Engineering Manager and Project Manager in defining and managing resource requirements, schedule, and cost for projects under his / her cognizance.

The Engineer IV interacts with other MSD personnel including those in QA, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, as necessary to provide engineering support to MSD manufacturing, integration, and test activities. They direct an engineering design / production team in development of a design project / production availability throughout the entire cycle from initial concept / planning through successful completion. They complete assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations through coordinating activities of engineering team, contractors, and vendors. This role may require up to 25% travel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently perform difficult engineering tasks to completion that may include a variety of complex features, conflicting design requirements, unusual materials requirements, and the need to coordinate the work of others.
• Exhibit excellent technical judgment, and appreciable independent evaluation, creativity, and latitude in making decisions.
• Demonstrate ability to devise innovative solutions to problems.
• Develop objectives, schedules, and estimates for difficult assignments.
• Direct and supervise the activities of moderate to large size teams of engineers, tech writers, designers, and drafters.
• Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.
• Interact with customer technical representatives to define and manage customer expectations.
• Use team management skills to lead the design engineering group during various phases of a project or availability.
• Assess vendors for competence, capabilities, and resources.
• Review / approve Engineering Work Packages (e.g. TGIs) related to project.
• Review / approve Engineering Change documents (e.g. CRs, LARs, DFSs) related to project.
• Review / approve Engineering designs, models, drawings and calculation packages.
• Candidate will have to perform in an ISO-9000 rated company in a rapidly changing and demanding atmosphere.
• May assist in or lead Bid and Proposal efforts including cost estimating, technical approach definition, and input to baseline schedule data.
• May participate in or lead Technical Working Groups to assess and improve processes and capabilities.

Qualifications

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