Junior Mechanical Engineer
CACI International IncAbout the role
CACI is seeking a Junior/Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to work with a dynamic team of ship Marine/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Structural engineers and Naval Architects in our Washington, DC office. You will provide technical support on various engineering projects alone and as part of an engineering team primarily in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC).
What You’ll Get to Do:
- Provide engineering services support to including Spec writing, design, mechanical calculations, outfitting design, marine drawing and work item development, selected record drawing (SRD) updates, cost estimates, ship checks and other technical work document preparation in accordance with drawing standards and good marine design practice.
- Generate mechanical drawings for use in mechanical systems and outfitting.
- Draft detailed multi-view drawings of systems, machinery spaces, systems, assemblies and products.
- Draw finished designs from sketches utilizing solid models and layouts and other ship references for installation and removal.
- Learn Drafting Standards and apply knowledge and re-use
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- BSME, BSCE, BSAE or BSNA/ME
- Ability to write clear reports and specifications in English
- Ability to interface with team members, technical leads and Project Managers
- Ability to work alone on individual projects with minimal supervision and with other Engineering Disciplines on a team
- Experience with US Navy and/or US commercial ship design standards
- Ability to write white and point papers with minimal oversight.
- Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Ability to create Presentations, Machinery arrangements/ piping takeoffs in powerpoint
- Ability to create CAD system models and Machinery arrangement in AutoCAD
- Good verbal (English) communication skills
- Willingness to travel ≤10% of the time
- Must be a US Citizen
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience
- Shipboard and/or shipyard experience
What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
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