Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer – Shipyard Design & Production

Socket.dev; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TMMG seeks a mid-level Mechanical Engineer with strong design and shipyard experience to support our Engineering Design Team (EDT) in Chesapeake, VA. This role spans design, production, testing, and integration to help shipyards execute work efficiently and correctly the first time.

The ideal candidate will work both in the office and on the deck plates, ensuring that engineering products are accurate, buildable, and aligned with real-world shipyard conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–8 years of experience in commercial or naval shipbuilding.
• AutoCAD (required) or equivalent CAD software.
• Read and interpret 2D drawings, P&IDs, and technical specs.
• Work effectively in a shipyard environment (onboard vessels).
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA standards.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design & Drawing Development: create and update 2D drawings; apply P&IDs.
• Shipyard Production Support: align designs with installation realities; support work packages.
• Engineering Change & Configuration Control: track ECRs/ECNs and impacts.
• System Integration & Coordination: coordinate across Structural, Electrical, Piping, HVAC.
• Field Verification & As-built Validation: shipboard walkdowns and redline updates.
• Test & Commissioning Support: assist turnover and test procedures.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: identify inefficiencies and improve processes.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Design & drawing

Cross-functional collaboration

Field verification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

AutoCAD 3D

SolidWorks

Rhino

Job description

TMMG seeks a mid-level Mechanical Engineer with strong design and shipyard experience to support our Engineering Design Team (EDT) in Chesapeake, VA. This role spans design, production, testing, and integration to help shipyards execute work efficiently and correctly the first time.

The ideal candidate will work both in the office and on the deck plates, ensuring that engineering products are accurate, buildable, and aligned with real-world shipyard conditions.