Marine Project Engineer

GP Solution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Faststream Recruitment is recruiting a Marine Project Engineer for a leading international energy company based in Houston. The role supports LNG projects and the global fleet, with responsibilities across propulsion, power generation, and marine systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Candidates should hold a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture with 5+ years in marine or project engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture or related discipline.
• 5+ years of marine, project, or marine systems engineering experience.
• LNG or LPG experience preferred.
• Knowledge of propulsion, power generation, and marine systems.
• Experience with shipyards, equipment manufacturers, and marine contractors.
• Steam, diesel-electric, or gas turbine background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support projects through the engineering lifecycle.
• Develop and review technical documentation.
• Optimize marine systems engineering.
• Review shipyard and vendor documentation.
• Prepare technical scopes and equipment specifications.
• Support equipment selection and technical evaluation.
• Work with Classification Societies.
• Contribute to HAZID/HAZOP/FMECA and other risk reviews.
• Support commissioning and vessel operations.
• Travel internationally to vessels and shipyards.

Skills

Propulsion

Power generation

Piping systems

Marine systems engineering

Technical documentation

Risk reviews (HAZID/HAZOP)

Education

Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Faststream Recruitment is working with a leading international energy company to recruit a Marine Project Engineer to support its global fleet and growing portfolio of LNG projects. This permanent role is based in Houston and offers a base salary plus bonus, 401k, benefits, and PTO. The position supports existing LNG assets alongside newbuilds, conversions, redeployments, and major vessel upgrade projects.

The Project Engineer will provide engineering expertise across marine systems including propulsion, power generation, auxiliary machinery, mechanical and piping systems, and associated control systems. Responsibilities include supporting projects through the engineering lifecycle, developing and reviewing technical documentation, engineering optimization of marine systems, reviewing shipyard and vendor documentation, preparing technical scopes and equipment specifications, supporting equipment selection and technical evaluation, working with Classification Societies, contributing to HAZID/HAZOP/FMECA and other risk reviews, supporting commissioning and vessel operations, managing contractors and vendors, and travelling internationally to vessels and shipyards.

Applicants should have a degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline, along with 5+ years of relevant marine, project, or marine systems engineering experience. LNG or LPG experience is preferred, as well as knowledge of propulsion, power generation, auxiliary machinery, marine mechanical/piping systems, Class rules, Flag State requirements, and Class plan approval processes. Experience with shipyards, equipment manufacturers, marine contractors, and AutoCAD is also desired. A steam, diesel-electric, or gas turbine background would be advantageous, and previous seagoing experience would be beneficial but is not essential.