Mechanical Engineer — Vessel Propulsion & Piping Systems

Bollinger Shipyards; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Lockport, LA to design propulsion and auxiliary systems, piping and HVAC for vessels. You will interface with engineering and production, prepare specs, and guide designers in drawing development.

The role requires ensuring designs meet customer specs and industry regulations. Qualified candidates have a mechanical engineering degree (or 10+ years in the field) and 2+ years of experience, with shipyard experience highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 10+ years in relevant industry.
• Shipyard experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of working experience as a Mechanical Engineer or related role.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other engineering disciplines and production departments.
• Prepare purchase technical specifications.
• Direct and coordinate designers in development of functional drawings.
• Oversee fabrication, operation, installation and repair of mechanical or electromechanical systems onboard vessels.
• Research data and feasibility of design proposals and specifications.
• Guide fabrications of test apparatus and testing methods.
• Ensure conformance to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Possibly design interfaces for machines, hardware, and software.

Skills

Piping systems

HVAC concepts

Insulation

Machinery ventilation

Sewage systems

Sea water systems

CAD/CAE software

MS Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Lockport, LA to design propulsion and auxiliary systems, piping and HVAC for vessels. You will interface with engineering and production, prepare specs, and guide designers in drawing development.

The role requires ensuring designs meet customer specs and industry regulations. Qualified candidates have a mechanical engineering degree (or 10+ years in the field) and 2+ years of experience, with shipyard experience highly preferred.