Mechanical Designer I, Pipe & Machinery (Marine)

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Group Health & Dental Plan

Short- & Long-Term Disability Ins.

Life & Voluntary Life Insurance

Holiday & Vacation Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gulf Copper LLC, a Davie Defense subsidiary in Galveston, TX, seeks a Mechanical Designer I for pipe and machinery. You will develop piping layouts, coordinate with structural, electrical, and HVAC teams, and review drawings for constructability and compliance.

Travel to shipyards may be required. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in drafting and 0–3 years in marine design, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and marine 3D tools such as AVEVA Marine.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Drafting; 0–3 years in marine mechanical design or shipbuilding.
• Strong understanding of shipboard mechanical systems and installation practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of marine piping, foundations, mechanical systems, equipment installation, and shipyard production processes.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine 3D design software.
• Experience with government ship design programs, AVEVA Marine or similar marine design software, Navisworks, production-ready machinery drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the safe execution of mechanical design activities in accordance with safety goals and policies.
• Develop mechanical arrangements, equipment locations, piping layouts, and associated drawings.
• Coordinate mechanical design requirements with structure, electrical, mechanical HVAC, outfitting, naval architecture, and other disciplines.
• Perform self checks on mechanical drawings and design deliverables for accuracy, completeness, accessibility, constructability, and compliance.
• Coordinate mechanical foundations, supports, piping, equipment, and associated outfitting with other disciplines.
• Coordinate engineering information required to support material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation.
• Review engineering changes and incorporate approved revisions into applicable design documentation.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, drawing reviews, and production reviews and assist in resolving conflicts.
• Monitor progress of mechanical design activities and report status to the Lead Mechanical Designer, Pipe/Machinery.
• Conduct shipyard visits and travel as required to support mechanical design and project development.
• Support continuous improvement of mechanical design, engineering, constructability, and production-support processes.
• Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.
• Coordinate with the Lead Mechanical Designer, Pipe/Machinery to maintain design schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Shipboard machinery design

Piping design coordination

Mechanical design coordination

Detail-oriented

Planning & scheduling

Education

Associate degree in Technical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

AVEVA Marine

Marine 3D design software

Job description

Gulf Copper LLC, a Davie Defense subsidiary in Galveston, TX, seeks a Mechanical Designer I for pipe and machinery. You will develop piping layouts, coordinate with structural, electrical, and HVAC teams, and review drawings for constructability and compliance.

Travel to shipyards may be required. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in drafting and 0–3 years in marine design, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and marine 3D tools such as AVEVA Marine.