Remote Mechanical Engineer - Shipboard Systems Designer

ECS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work remotely on shipboard mechanical systems, supporting vessel construction management for research ships. The position may require some travel and involves collaborating with an engineering team to deliver compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes technical evaluation, design maturity assessments, and drafting papers on risks to meet USCG/ABS standards, with experience in piping systems and cost estimation for construction changes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
• Experience with shipboard mechanical systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical evaluation of vendor system designs.
• Assess design maturity and performance to meet operational requirements.
• Write technical papers on risks of systems meeting USCG/ABS standards.
• Design or use onboard piping systems (hydraulics, HVAC, fuel and water systems).
• Estimate costs for proposed ship construction changes and perform root cause analysis on shipboard failures.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Concept design

Feasibility studies

Systems integration

Technical writing

Remote work

Education

BS degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Tools

ShipConstructor

Pipe Flow

Rhino

Navisworks

SolidWorks

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work remotely on shipboard mechanical systems, supporting vessel construction management for research ships. The position may require some travel and involves collaborating with an engineering team to deliver compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes technical evaluation, design maturity assessments, and drafting papers on risks to meet USCG/ABS standards, with experience in piping systems and cost estimation for construction changes.