Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Marine Engineer (3 year experience minimum in the industry) to join our On-site dynamic team. You will collaborate with marine engineers, naval architects, and designers to tackle engineering challenges across various vessel types, including ships, yachts, tugs, and passenger vessels. Your responsibilities will include creating engineering drawings, designing systems, managing projects, and overseeing regulatory processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work within a small company atmosphere with other marine engineers, naval architects, and designers to solve engineering challenges.
Projects will span all different types of vessels in the maritime industry, so the role will need to work with designs on ships, yachts, tugs, pleasure boats, passenger vessels, etc,
Create engineering drawings and schematics for both new construction and refit projects
Design systems, route piping, and specify equipment appropriate for vessel type & service
Manage projects, including creating work scopes and schedules, communicating with clients, coordinating technical vendors, and attending project meetings
Manage the class and regulatory submittal, review, and approval process
Some travel and fieldwork will be required engineers must be able to work safely aboard ships and in a shipyard environment, including climbing ladders and navigating walkways, gangways, and confined spaces
Minimum Qualifications
Three years' experience in the maritime industry
Design experience relating to marine systems or vessel structure
Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture; or Bachelor's degree in Engineering WITH marine industry experience
Familiarity with machinery and systems aboard commercial ships, workboats, tug/barges, passenger vessels, and yachts
A working knowledge of ship building rules and regulations , as well as classification society and Coast Guard requirements
Propulsion and steering design knowledge
AutoCAD competency
Valid driver's license, passport, and TWIC card (or ability to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications
Shipyard newbuild or repair engineering, construction, or project management experience
Experience with class and USCG submittal and approval process
2D/3D piping systems and equipment arrangement and routing experience
Hydraulics, controls, and/or electrical knowledge
Shipboard ventilation and HVAC design and installation knowledge
Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate
USCG license and time sailing on license would be a strong consideration
Rhino or ShipConstructor software experience