Mechanical 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

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer with at least 2 years of working experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR at least 10 years of relevant industry experience. The candidate will be responsible for the design of a vessel’s propulsion and auxiliary systems, piping and HVAC.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of working experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR at least 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Shipyard experience is preferred

SKILLS

• Knowledge of piping, heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC), insulation, machinery ventilation, sewage systems, and sea water systems concepts
• Ability to use computer assisted engineering software to design the products or systems listed above
• Ability to support all production and testing activities
• Familiarity with CFR, ABS, NVIC and USCG rules and regulations for mechanical and piping systems along with other applicable regulations
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft applications (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Must be self-motivated and exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively interfaces 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