GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Mechanical Project Engineer assists the Senior Project Engineer in leading, overseeing, and managing project-specific engineering tasks and serves as the primary engineering interface for internal and external stakeholders. Core responsibilities include reviewing, assessing, and approving engineering and program products, performing research and analyses, processing documents and certifications, managing schedules, monitoring engineering design status and manning, liaising with stakeholders, directing actions, and providing technical support as necessary. The Mechanical Project Engineer ensures that engineering projects adhere to project contracts and regulatory specifications and that discrepancies are corrected promptly.
The primary focus is on systems such as propulsion, auxiliary systems, deck machinery, mechanical systems, HVAC, refrigeration, hydraulics, damage control, and various fluid systems. The Mechanical Project Engineer integrates these mechanical systems with other systems onboard the ship and should possess a strong knowledge of shipboard mechanical systems, their inter-relationships, and inter-dependencies with other systems. The candidate should be able to think broadly at the ship system level and solve micromechanical engineering problems.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:
- Work closely with engineering managers and leads to identify project priorities and scope while ensuring adherence to schedule with quality products that satisfy contract and regulatory specifications and production needs.
- Assist with project meetings with the customer, subcontractors, and program and production management to ensure alignment and mitigate risk areas.
- Attend weekly design meetings to review schedule and status. Discuss pending issues and assist with providing solutions as required.
- Coordinate communication within the Engineering department and between Engineering and other departments and the customer.
- Review engineering products to identify risks and initiate actions to mitigate those risks prior to construction.
- Review and approve mechanical engineering products from within the Engineering department and between Engineering and other departments.
- Manage development, review, approval, and reports from the Engineering department’s knowledge management system (KMS).
- Develop and present technical program metrics, schedules, and slide presentations to both internal and external senior management.
- Represent the Engineering department for mechanical engineering matters with information and communication between the production team, regulatory bodies, and program management.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with communication skills, both in written and oral form.
- Complete familiarity with ABS, CFR, USCG, NVIC, SOLAS, and other rules that may apply to projects.
- Ability to schedule and direct work on multiple jobs.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, ABS, DNV, USCG, and marine standard practices.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field or Master of Science in Engineering or Management preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, strong analytical skills, ability to work in a team environment, and strong computer literacy are desired.
- Ability to recognize the capabilities of project team members and organize them into an effective and efficient team.
- Experience in both commercial and military programs is a plus.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
- Five (5) years of engineering or related experience and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or Master of Science in Engineering or Management, OR 12 years of experience in progressive design development and/or construction of marine projects preferred.
This position directly supports the design and construction of the United States Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC), the first heavy polar icebreaker being built in almost 50 years. This is an exciting, first-of-class program that is responsible for bringing capability critical to our national security and science missions within the polar regions. As a first-of-class program, it brings with it a challenging work environment, but also the opportunity to have an enduring impact on our nation’s security for the next several decades.