Project Engineer

Safe Harbor Marinas (SHM); West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Marinas, the world’s largest marina operator, seeks a naval architect/marine engineer to lead vessel engineering for project scopes and proposals. You will estimate costs, schedules, and qualifications for refit work while ensuring compliance with class society rules and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing technical specs, coordinating with shipyards, classification societies, and project teams; and traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field and 4 years of naval architecture/design experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand ship systems, operations and repair methodologies.
• Knowledge of classification society rules and regulations (Lloyd’s, ABS, DNV etc).

Responsibilities

• Contribute technical vessel engineering expertise to produce project work scope from customer requests and business specs.
• Estimate cost, quality requirements and schedule for projects.
• Develop yacht repair/refit proposals and change orders with technical specs and process guidelines.
• Contribute to safety in design and risk management per Rybovich standards.
• Communicate with shipyard teams, vessel reps, contract personnel and Classification Society reps.
• Travel to customer and project sites as required.

Skills

Yacht operations

Shipbuilding process

Blueprint reading

MS Office

AutoCAD

Adobe

Classification rules

Education

Bachelor's in Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

The Company

Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all that we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced professionals in the marine industry. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute technical vessel engineering expertise to produce the project work scope from customer requests and business specifications.
• Accurately estimate the cost, quality requirements and schedule of the project.
• Develop yacht repair/refit proposals and change orders that outline technical specifications, and project process guidelines.
• Contribute to process safety in design and risk management when developing proposals in accordance with Rybovich standards.
• Create a competitive advantage through contribution of innovative solutions while maintaining a customer focus and awareness of best industry practices for marine/ship building technology.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders including shipyard team, vessel representatives, contract personnel and with Classification Society representatives.
• Travel to customer and project sites may be required.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Performance Indicators

• Develop and deliver accurate work scope proposals each week, to include comprehensive technical specifications and accurate cost estimates.
• Partner and collaborate with Sales Team, Project Managers and Trade Directors during development of proposals and change orders.
• All technical specifications will meet classification society and quality certification inspections.

Required Skills:

• Possess technical knowledge of yacht operations and shipbuilding process in order to engage with technical leaders in the industry.
• Knowledge of fabrication and production processes of ship construction.
• Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding, Ship systems and ship repair methodologies.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of computer software applications (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, and Adobe. Manipulate, modify and change AutoCAD drawings.
• Knowledge of Flag state (IMO, MARPOL, SOLAS, LY3, etc) and Classification rules and regulations (Lloyd’s, ABS, DNV, etc).
• Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable.

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area.
• Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.

Technical and Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field plus 4 years of related experience in naval architecture and design.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications

• Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company.
• Consistently treats others with dignity and respect.
• Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude.
• Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action.
• Always communicates effectively and courteously to establish strong networks internally and externally to ensure that decisions are thoughtful of all stakeholders.
• Follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties.
• Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner.
• Provides responsive service to our teammates and members.
• Continuously puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties.
• Develop sound conclusions and makes decisions based on analysis of data and understanding of the business.
• Works to build high performing teams while taking an interest in teammates’ professional development.
• Organize, plan and manage teammates and processes efficiently.
• Unfailing commitment to continuous learning and growth.
• Acts with integrity and is open to feedback from all teammates.
• Willingly coaches teammates through change and leads all situations with positivity.

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/.#boatingcareers

Minimum experience (years): 4

Required degree: FOUR_YEAR_DEGREE

Travel (%): 5