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Quality Assurance Representative/Port Engineer

CACI Open
Remote Any State Part-time Mid-level Other

At a glance

Mid-level role at CACI. Remote, United States · part-time · $63,300–$129,700 base.

SalaryStated by CACI
$63,300 – $129,700
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleOther
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAny State
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentPart-time
Base pay$63,300–$129,700
PostedJul 30, 2026
Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Track assigned shipyard work against its work packages and applicable ABS or USCG rules, then flag concerns to the Principal Port Engineer
  • Check installations, interfaces, testing steps and results against work-item specifications and drawings
  • Inspect piping and metalwork, assess replacement needs, and review structural plans for suitable plate grades and sizes
  • Walk the vessel to monitor shipyard progress and quality, attend QA checkpoints, and send daily written and in-day verbal updates

What you bring

  • You can communicate in English and qualify for a Secret clearance
  • You can travel within or outside the continental United States for two to four months at a time
  • You can walk the full ship, climb ladder wells and enter tanks, and know shipbuilding, metalwork and auxiliary systems

Who this fits

This part-time, on-call role suits someone with practical ship construction and systems knowledge who can assess work aboard vessels. Expect on-site shipyard work and travel assignments lasting two to four months.

From the employer

Job Title: Quality Assurance Representative/Port Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 100%

Type of Travel: Local

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Provide on-site ship availability program management (PM) and technical support to Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. MSC’s vessels are scheduled to enter shipyard availabilities for various maintenance, installations, and modifications.

Contractor shall work with the Availability Management Team (AMT) to accomplish the specific tasks for assigned work items.

Contractor shall assist in observing and verification and reporting on engineering requirements associated with the maintenance, repair and modification of the vessel. The CQAR will provide all observations, reports and recommendations to the Principal Port Engineer (PPE).

Provide technical services for engineering development and documentation. Technical services shall include engineering support in areas of naval architecture, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and marine engineering. Work packages and studies will be conducted to support vessels and upcoming availabilities and will provide replacement and repair solutions and upgrades or improvements.



Responsibilities:

The contractor shall perform the following related to the work items assigned.

  • observe, monitor work performed by shipyard personnel to verify and validate adherence to work package requirements and ABS/USCG Regulatory Body requirements. Contractor shall verify installations, interfaces, test procedures, test results and compare to the specifications of the work items and drawings.
  • Provide review of shipyard production activities in the areas of piping and steel and aluminum fit-ups, weld inspection, and gauging. Make determinations on plating and piping replacement requirements and provide recommendations to PPE. Provide review of structural drawings and documents to ensure proper grade and plate sizes are being utilized.
  • Provide a written daily status report on assigned work items to the PPE.. Provide periodic verbal reports to the PPE on status of assigned work items throughout the day.
  • Attend Quality Assurance Checkpoints. Report any concerns to PPE.
  • Contractor shall perform daily rounds walking the ship during various times of the day to observe and monitor shipyard work process, quality and progress being accomplished for assigned work items.



Qualifications:

Required:

  • Ability to speak/write English
  • Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance
  • Ability to travel CONUS/OCOUNS 2-4 months at a time
  • Physical ability to walk the entirety of a ship, up and down ladder wells, and crawl into tanks
  • Knowledgeable of ship construction, metal work, and auxiliary systems

Desired:

  • Seagoing experience
  • Naval architecture experience
  • Structural engineering experience
  • USCG licensed officer and/or related military or career experience
  • Experience in metal work, rust identification, and pipping systems
  • Knowledge and experienced with both ABS and USCG regulations



This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.


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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$63,300-$129,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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