Marine Propulsion and Piping Systems Engineer

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years of experience (or 10+ years in the field) to design propulsion, piping, HVAC and auxiliary systems for vessels.

The role involves interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines and production teams, preparing technical specifications, directing designers, and ensuring compliance with CFR, ABS, NVIC, USCG and customer requirements in a shipyard setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years experience or 10+ years in the field
• Shipyard experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Interface with other engineering disciplines and production departments
• Prepares purchase technical specifications
• Directs designers in the development of functional drawings
• Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems for use onboard vessels
• Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Guides personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of testing methods and procedures
• Ensures that products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications
• May design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software
• Other duties assigned or requested by Management

Skills

Piping systems

HVAC concepts

Insulation

Machinery ventilation

Sewage systems

Sea water systems

CAE software

Production support

Regulatory knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years of experience (or 10+ years in the field) to design propulsion, piping, HVAC and auxiliary systems for vessels.

The role involves interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines and production teams, preparing technical specifications, directing designers, and ensuring compliance with CFR, ABS, NVIC, USCG and customer requirements in a shipyard setting.