Project Engineer

Conrad Industries, Inc.; Morgan City, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Industries, Inc. in Morgan City, LA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead design reviews, develop technical manuals, and support field engineering for shipyard projects.

Requires an Engineering degree and 5–9 years of shipyard experience, with strong technical writing skills and proficiency in MS Office. The role involves coordinating with project managers, engineers, and production teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is required.
• 5 to 9 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Shipyard experience with new-build vessel construction, upgrades, conversations or repairs.
• Technical writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project information.
• Develop and maintain project Document Logs, Requirement Matrices and ensure distribution of Design Documents.
• Perform field engineering tasks (e.g., as-built surveys, interference resolution).
• Write and review system/equipment specifications, perform evaluations.
• Prepare and review technical manuals, operating procedures, instructions and drawings.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management and project engineers to support requirements.
• Support Production Craft concerning technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Adaptability

Active listening

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project specific information.
• Develop and maintain project Document Logs, Requirement Matrices and ensure proper distribution of Design Documents.
• Perform field engineering tasks (e.g., as-built surveys, interference resolution, etc.) as required.
• Write and review system/equipment specifications, perform systems/equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Prepare, revise, and/or review technical manuals, engineering operating procedures, instructions, specifications, drawings, standards and documentation for cognizant equipment and systems.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management and project engineers in support of project requirements.
• Ability to support the Production Craft concerning technical issues.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and knowledge are necessary to successfully perform this job:

• Comprehensive knowledge of ship design principles, shipbuilding and/or manufacturing operations.
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively, speak with clarify and listen actively.
• Ability to adapt to situations while maintaining the highest level of efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (USCG), international rules (SOLAS) and classification society rules (ABS).

Education and/or Experience

The following are required for this position:

• Engineering degree is required.
• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.
• 5 to 9 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Shipyard experience with new-build vessel construction, upgrades, conversations ore repairs.
• Technical writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.

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