Project Engineer

Pacific Shipyards International; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC in Hawaii seeks a Project Engineer to act as the primary technical representative for projects from planning through customer turnover. You will work with Project Management, Production, Planning, QA, Estimating, Procurement, and customers to craft engineering solutions, prepare work packages, resolve production issues, and ensure on-time, safe, compliant execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Marine/ Naval Architecture and 0–5 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience; ship repair, marine, industrial, or heavy construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical representative from planning through customer turnover.
• Collaborate with project management, production, planning, QA, estimating, procurement, and customers.
• Develop engineering solutions and prepare work packages.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Scheduling with MS Project

Fabrication knowledge

Regulatory standards awareness

Reading and interpreting complex docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhinoceros

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

:PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources

.The Project Engineer serves as the primary technical representative for assigned projects from planning through customer turnover. The position works closely with Project Management, Production, Planning, QA, Estimating, Procurement, and customers to develop engineering solutions, prepare work packages, resolve production issues, and ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with contract requirement

s.Pacific Shipyards International, LLC Expectations of Emplo y

• ee:Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards’ policies and procedu
• resPerform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Managem
• entMaintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfu
• llyCommunicates regularly with Officers, Managers, & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s iss
• uesConsistently be on time for work, meetings, and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due da
• tesMaintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fash
• ionMaintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipme
• nt.Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standa
• rdsMeet productivity goals and quality standards as set by managem
• es:Good attitude and personality with excellent interpersonal ski
• hicAbility to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced shipyard environme
• nt.Ability to accommodate shipyard work hours, shifts, to meet project nee
• ds.Provide hands-on support to production personnel to maintain project schedul
• es.Perform ship checks, field investigations, and verification of existing conditio
• ns.Perform basic calculations required for system or structure design and installati
• on.Review design and repair details of all aspects of vessels – Naval Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, and Electric
• al.Perform and review 3D model creati
• on.Work with project team to ensure adherence to vessel repair and build pla
• ns.Develop engineering standards and procedures docume
• ntsAssist with compiling and managing complex work packages for the proje
• ct.Responsible for producing and reviewing documentation for customers including: RFI, Submittals, and CF
• Rs.Ensure project production drawings are completed and distributed to Document Control on schedule, for efficient assembly and fabrication of produc
• ts.Participate in production meetings, dock trials, sea trials, inspections, and customer meetin

gs.Skills/Technical Knowled

• ge:Strong communication skills, both written and ver
• balAble to understand verbal or written instructions given and to perform correct
• ly.Able to construct and modify project schedules using MS Project or other scheduling softwa
• re.Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as welding, structural fabrication, piping, machining, rigging, and preservation process
• es.Knowledge of regulatory standards, including NAVSEA, ABS, IACS, USCG, as well as federal and state regulations prefer
• redStrong computer skills and experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhinoceros, Bluebeam, and MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Tea
• ms)Good working knowledge of design spiral, vessel arrangements, structural, electrical, mechanical and outfit details, and vessel operatio
• ns.Must be able to maintain a variety of professional relationshi
• ps.Able to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents including drawings, specifications, applicable codes and standards, for contract and regulatory complian

ce.Education, Training and Experien

• ce:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architectu
• re.Experience and familiarity with industry regulations: ABS, USCG, IACS, NAVSEA, contracts is preferr
• ed.0–5 years of engineering experience; ship repair, marine, industrial, or heavy construction experience preferred. This position provides opportunities to advance into more senior engineering positions, Engineering Manager, Project Management, and other technical leadership roles as experience and skill base devel

op.Qualification/Requiremen

• ts:Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United Sta
• tesThis position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base acc
• essMust be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TW
• IC)Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work si
• tesAll candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and a background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualificat
• ionValid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or hig
• herCandidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of sh

iftAdditional Informati

• on:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" employment relationsh