Marine Engineer FL On Site

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