Maritime Lead Piping Designer

Northeast Maritime Institute Inc.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Maritime Institute Inc. is seeking a Lead Piping Designer to spearhead piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects in Kingstown, Rhode Island.

You will ensure accurate piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages aligned with engineering intent and project specs. Responsibilities include developing detailed drawings, coordinating with engineering and production teams, and ensuring compliance with shipbuilding standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in shipbuilding or marine piping design.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, connections, and layouts.
• Experience reviewing and validating production packages (red-line and back-fix methods).
• Understanding of ABS and U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects.
• Ensure piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages are accurate and buildable.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to comply with standards and project specs.

Skills

Shipbuilding experience

Leadership

Piping design

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

ShipConstructor

Job description

COMPANY: DIRECT HIRE opportunity

LOCATION: Kingstown, Rhode Island

SALARY RANGE

$90k-$100k

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Lead Piping Designer is responsible for leading the design and development of piping systems for vessel construction and repair projects.
• This role ensures that all piping arrangements, drawings, and production packages are accurate, buildable, and aligned with engineering design intent.
• The Lead Piping Designer supports production by developing detailed drawings, coordinating with engineering and production teams, and ensuring compliance with shipbuilding standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in shipbuilding or marine piping design.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and ShipConstructor.
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of piping systems, connections, and layouts.
• Ability to design and check piping arrangements, spool drawings, and related equipment.
• Experience reviewing and validating production packages (red-line and back-fix methods).
• Understanding of ABS and U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of shipyard fabrication methods and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to mentor junior designers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
• The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
• The employee must pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
• The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
• The employee must be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
• The employee must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The employee must have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.
• The employee must be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
• The employee must have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
• The employee must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment (which could include heights of more than 50 feet) on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
• The employee must be able to carry tools and equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities. The approximate weight could be as much as 75 pounds.

WORK DEMANDS

• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
• The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
• The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment or broken and misused tools.
• The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
• The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.

Authorized US Worker: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.