Top-Level Engineer Mariner Subject Matter Expert

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Top-Level Engineer Mariner Subject Matter Expert  to support the processes more than 140,000 applications annually for a population of more than 203,000 merchant mariners. This work supports the Marine Transportation System, the flow of commerce, and national security. Help ensure qualified mariners receive accurate, timely credential evaluations and that maritime training course submissions receive consistent technical review in support of safe and reliable operations.

Location:

Martinsburg, West Virginia 

Clearance: Public Trust

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level marine engineering expertise to evaluate engineering credentials, professional qualifications, and course approval submissions.
• Review engineer-related application materials and determine conformity with applicable credentialing requirements.
• Evaluate technical training content relating to marine propulsion and engineering operations; draft findings and course approval correspondence.
• Document discrepancies and recommendations and support accurate, timely credential application processing.
• Support screening, evaluation, and processing of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) applications, including technical review of relevant supporting records.
• Assist with safety and suitability evaluation workflows within assigned authority and established NMC procedures.
• Review maritime training course approval requests for conformity with applicable regulatory requirements and draft clear, accurate responses.
• Coordinate with NMC personnel, maintain complete evaluation documentation, and meet established quality and turnaround expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as Chief Engineer of vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion; OR
• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as First Assistant Engineer of vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion, with at least five (5) years of experience sailing on that credential.
• A current STCW certificate is not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience across multiple or all propulsion modes is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience writing, designing, or developing maritime training courses is preferred but not required.