Marine Mechanical Engineer

Everforth ECS is seeking a Marine Mechanical Engineer to work remotely.

Job Description

We are seeking licensed Professional Engineers (PE) with distinct expertise in Shipboard Mechanical Engineering to lead the technical design, development, and integration of commercial and governmental marine vessels. Acting as the lead for the 200, 500, and 600 Ship Work Breakdown Structure (SWBS) groups, the PE will hold stamping authority, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive engineering excellence.

Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• SWBS Ownership: Assume total technical responsibility and quality control for SWBS Group 200 (Propulsion Plant), Group 300 (Electric Plant - Mechanical Aspects), Group 500 (Auxiliary Systems), and Group 600 (Outfit & Furnishings), ensuring work adheres to 100% of the project requirements.
• PE Stamping & Certification: Review, verify, and stamp design packages, calculations, and specifications for classification societies (e.g., ABS, DNV) and flag state authorities as necessary.
• Requirements Management: Map end user requirements to holistic systems and engineering methodologies, ensuring no design criteria or regulatory standards are missed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate directly with other SWBS leads to ensure proper integration of weight, stability, power, other ship services, and structural interfaces.
• Life-Cycle Support: Support and help to drive the design spiral, shipyard construction, commissioning, and in-service modifications/drydockings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet project specifications, class requirements, and maritime regulatory standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, USCG).
• Review & Modification: Conduct design reviews, incorporate feedback, and implement modifications to accommodate changes in project scope.
• Briefings & Reports: Develop and present technical materials at all levels, including senior executives for efficient review and decision making.
• Some level of travel may be required.

Specific functional/SWBS requirements include:

Focus Area: SWBS Group 200 (Propulsion Plant), Group 300 (Electric Plant - Mechanical Aspects), Group 500 (Auxiliary Systems), and Group 600 (Outfit & Furnishings).

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed engineering designs and specifications for piping, HVAC, and refrigeration systems, and steering gear.
• Evaluate conceptual designs for ship systems and identify the work required to develop the associated detailed/production designs.
• Conduct hydrodynamics, thermo-fluids, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses for propulsion systems.
• Select, size, and integrate main and auxiliary systems including pumps, fans, valves, and other mechanical components.
• Develop drawings (with the assistance from CAD drafters) of associated systems.

Qualifications: PE in Mechanical or Marine Engineering. Familiarity with CFRs, ABS, USCG, MARPOL, and SOLAS regulations.

Salary Range: $116,000 - $165,000 - salary is based on years of experience.

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