MECHANICAL ENGINEER
This listing is for a MECHANICAL ENGINEER role at United States Fleet Forces Command, in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
DGJ summary of this job
Our own short read of this listing, built only from the facts it gives. The employer’s original text follows further down.
This listing is for a MECHANICAL ENGINEER role at United States Fleet Forces Command, in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is listed as a full-time position.
The advert names procurement as a skill for this role.
The listing gives the pay as $90,838 - $118,092 per year.
The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to United States for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 4, 2026; applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
- Employer
- United States Fleet Forces Command
- Location
- Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $90,838 - $118,092 per year
- Found
- Nov 4, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 13, 2026
- Employer text
- 368 words, about 2 min to read
- Apply only on the official page (usajobs.gov). Dev Global Jobs is not the employer and never asks for a fee.
- Mirror the skills the advert names (procurement) in your CV where you really have them; applicant tracking systems look for these words.
- Plan to apply before Nov 13, 2026.
- Read the employer’s full text below (about 2 min) before you apply.
- Build or check your CV with the free DGJ CV Builder.
DGJ Insight
Our own data about this role and place, from official statistics and our live job index.
This job's listed pay is 20% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
About the role
Full text from the employer, as published on USAJobs, arranged into sections. Nothing added or removed.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying mechanical engineering concepts and principles, along with an intensive practical knowledge of, and experience in, main propulsion equipment that includes but is not limited to main propulsion turbines, reduction gears, propulsion shafting bearings and seals, Turbine generators, secondary propulsion equipment (SPM, EPM) and associated equipment and systems.
Experience providing technical guidance and leadership for each project, and for preparation of procedures. Experience applying marine and mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practice. Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems and have a knowledge of methods, capabilities, skills, and facilities available in the various shops for accomplishing installation and maintenance of ships/submarines overhaul and repairs.
Experience assuming responsibility and authority for the technical adequacy, accuracy, and timely execution of complex mechanical design projects. Experience performing the duties of this position using programs such as SUBSAFE, Level I, and Steam Plant Cleanliness.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will provide technical guidance for preparation of lists of ship installation drawings, job summaries, Task Group Instructions, and other documents required to execute complex system/component design and repair projects.,You will identify and resolve problems encountered during installation, grooming, or testing phase of waterfront production efforts.,You will perform engineering analysis and calculations associated with project designs.,You will prepare and perform review of all Ship Installation/Job Summaries, Task Group Instructions, material specifications, test procedures and other documents pertaining to the project in which you are assigned.,You will serve as a technical consultant for acceptable substitutes for materials which are not available.,You will prepare specifications and provide direction for the procurement of special material and services associated with the assigned projects.
Ask CSI about this job
Answers link to jobs and tools on Dev Global Jobs.
Review Dev Global Jobs
Used this site to find a job? Tell other job seekers what worked and what did not.