Lead Yacht Refit Engineer – 42m Keel-Up Redesign

Oceanside Staffing; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanside Staffing seeks an experienced Project/Chief Engineer to lead a from-the-keel-up redesign and refit of a 42-meter classed motor yacht in South Florida. The role reports to the private ownership group and collaborates with the yard, naval architects, and trades on a $6–8M program spanning 12+ months.

Ideal candidates have led work at this scale, established vendor relationships in South Florida, and can navigate class survey and approval processes while managing cost, schedule, and scope

Qualifications

• Verifiable track record leading yacht refits, redesigns, or new-builds of comparable size and budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engine room redesign, refit, and systems integration.
• Lead yard period and coordinate with shipyard, naval architects, and trades.
• Maintain documentation and ensure class compliance throughout the project.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

Client liaison

Tools

Naval architecture processes

Job description

Oceanside Staffing seeks an experienced Project/Chief Engineer to lead a from-the-keel-up redesign and refit of a 42-meter classed motor yacht in South Florida. The role reports to the private ownership group and collaborates with the yard, naval architects, and trades on a $6–8M program spanning 12+ months.

Ideal candidates have led work at this scale, established vendor relationships in South Florida, and can navigate class survey and approval processes while managing cost, schedule, and scope