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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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)
• Currently able to work in the United States

Education & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in the maritime industry with marine systems design
• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture; or
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering WITH marine industry experience
• 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
• Design experience relating to marine structures a plus
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate
• USCG license and time sailing on license would be a strong consideration
• Marine Structures knowledge and design would be a benefit, but not required
• Rhino or ShipConstructor software experience