Senior Shipyard Facilities & Infrastructure Engineer

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Shipyard Facilities & Infrastructure Engineer to plan, design, and improve critical facilities, utilities, and waterfront infrastructure supporting shipyard production and maintenance.

You will lead or support facility projects, assess conditions, coordinate with Operations, EHS, and Maintenance, and ensure safety, reliability, and energy efficiency while contributing to long-term modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Marine, or related).
• 10+ years of engineering experience in industrial, maritime, port, shipyard, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of facility systems, industrial utilities, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Experience planning and executing facility improvement projects, including contractor coordination and construction oversight.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to industrial and waterfront facilities.
• Proficiency with engineering documentation, technical drawings, and computer-based facility management tools.
• Strong problem-solving and the ability to work cross-functional in fast-paced operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the planning, design, maintenance, and improvement of shipyard facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate facility condition, performance, and capacity; recommend upgrades, repairs, and modernization initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of facility maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Lead or support facility-related projects - scoping, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, contractor oversight, and commissioning.
• Partner with Operations, Production, EHS, Maintenance, and other stakeholders to ensure facilities meet safety, operational, and capacity requirements.
• Assist with compliance activities related to environmental, safety, and regulatory obligations for industrial and waterfront operations.
• Manage facility documentation including engineering drawings, maintenance records, plans, and technical reports.
• Support operational readiness efforts and respond to emergent facility needs to minimize downtime and protect critical path activities.
• Contribute to long-range planning for infrastructure renewal, energy efficiency initiatives, resilience improvements, and capital investment programs.
• Promote continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving, process optimization, and implementation of best practices.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Shipyard Facilities & Infrastructure Engineer to plan, design, and improve critical facilities, utilities, and waterfront infrastructure supporting shipyard production and maintenance.

You will lead or support facility projects, assess conditions, coordinate with Operations, EHS, and Maintenance, and ensure safety, reliability, and energy efficiency while contributing to long-term modernization.