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U.S. Pacific Fleet

MECHANICAL ENGINEER at U.S. Pacific Fleet

San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 22, 2026 · Seen live today

$121,585 to $158,062 a year

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About the posting

“Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer providing oversight and direction for ship repair and modernization projects by planning maintenance requirements and implementing technical priorities to ensure efficient waterfront operations.”

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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 16, 2026.

Pay in context

This posting lists $121,585 to $158,062 a year, a midpoint of $139,824.

How long it has been open

Posted Sep 22, 2026, 32 days ago, and seen on USAJOBS today.

At 32 days old, it is under the 38-day median.

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Place and cost of living

On site in San Diego, CA; prices in CA run 11 percent above the US average.

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Major duties

  • You will serve as the Surface Type Commander and ships primary point of contact in coordinating efforts of all maintenance and planning activities in support of off-ship repairs for assigned ships.
  • You will serve as a Port Engineer for assigned ships.
  • You will provide assessment regarding the planning, implementation, operations, evaluation and extension of new ship maintenance/management.
  • You will develop and prioritize work packages.
  • You will coordinate scheduling of technical support activities.
  • You will develop and present risk assessed evaluation of new or growth work modifications during negotiations.
  • You will serve as the ships technical expert for all ship maintenance and repair requirements.
  • You will provide technical assistance to other Port Engineers as required.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional engineer providing oversight and direction for ship repair and modernization projects by planning maintenance requirements and implementing technical priorities to ensure efficient waterfront operations. Examples of Qualifying Experience may be: Holds a valid or has held a USCG Merchant Mariner Unlimited HP Engineering License (Highly Desirable) Possesses a Subject Matter Expert level of knowledge of shipboard HM&E systems. Act as Port Engineer and head of a maintenance team for all planning and execution of maintenance. Have spent time in shipyards as a lead of maintenance strategies and future planning Plan and adhere to a maintenance budget Prepare and attend Flag level briefs as a Subject Matter Expert on the class of ship assigned.. 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=Group-Standards 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.

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