Lead Shipbuilding Project Engineer

AAA USA Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA United States, Inc is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and operational leadership for major shipbuilding and maritime projects. The role requires directing technical execution, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring schedule and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years in shipyard design or large-scale projects, and strong knowledge of shipbuilding specs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience in shipyard design or large-scale ship construction.
• Alternative: High School diploma with 8 years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience identifying design and production work sequence conflicts.
• Strong knowledge of shipbuilding specifications (ABS, Mil, API, etc.).
• Proficiency in project scheduling and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with ship production processes, build strategies, and milestone tracking.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and operational execution of assigned projects.
• Develop project requirements, coordinating with engineering resources, and monitoring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Resolve design, material, and planning issues and liaise with cross-functional departments.
• Ensure that all necessary technical reviews and approvals are obtained and regulatory requirements are met.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AAA United States, Inc is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and operational leadership for major shipbuilding and maritime projects. The role requires directing technical execution, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring schedule and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years in shipyard design or large-scale projects, and strong knowledge of shipbuilding specs and regulatory standards.