Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elliott Bay Design Group is a maritime design company developing innovative vessels and practical engineering solutions for clients across the United States. The Marine Mechanical Engineer will design and integrate mechanical systems for marine vessels, support vessel design and refurbishment projects, troubleshoot complex system issues, and ensure compliance with marine regulations and standards. The role also includes project documentation, design reviews, inspections, certification support, and travel for vessel inspections.
Responsibilities
- Design, evaluate, and integrate mechanical systems for marine vessels
- Support 2D and 3D vessel design processes
- Ensure all mechanical designs comply with applicable marine regulations and standards (CFRs, IMO, ABS, DNV, IEC, SOLAS)
- Serve projects for both new vessel design and existing vessel refurbishment and modifications
- Assist in leading root-cause analysis and diagnostics for complex mechanical system issues on new builds and existing vessels
- Assist in the development and implement corrective actions, upgrades, and system optimizations
- Prepare project documentation including specifications, schematics, calculations, reports, and progress updates
- Review and provide comments on detail designs submitted by shipyard contractors
- Conduct inspections and verifications to ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and classification society requirements
- Prepare documentation for approval, certification, and audits
- Stay current with emerging technologies in marine mechanical equipment, piping systems, hybrid propulsion, and energy efficiency
Skills
- Minimum of eight years of experience within the maritime industry, providing mechanical design support
- Bachelor of Science degree from ABET accredited curriculum
- EIT certification
- Must have intermediate knowledge of marine construction, ship repair, safety standards and regulatory frameworks, with proven capability in shipyard and marine operations
- AutoCAD and MS Office skills
- Ability to perform onsite ship inspections
- Maintain membership in SNAME, ASME, ASCE, or IEEE
- Experience integrating vendor provided systems into overall vessel design
- Conceptual understanding of marine mechanical systems including fluid handling, mechanical propulsion components, hydraulics, and HVAC
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with solid reasoning
- Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret data and develop design solutions
- Proficient in technical research, reporting, and clear written communication
- Effective team player who can also work independently
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to present technical ideas clearly
- Work is primarily performed in a remote home office environment; however, the role requires flexibility to travel by car, plane, and vessel
- Must be able to perform essential functions of vessel inspections, which may include climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and conducting physical tasks in varied environment conditions
- Professional Engineer's license (PE) preferred or plans to become licensed
- Familiarity with Rhino and Pipe-Flo is favorable
Benefits
- Nine paid holidays
- Generous PTO
- A profit-sharing program
- A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
- 90% of employee medical premiums covered
- Additional coverage options such as dental, vision, and life insurance
- Primarily performed in a remote home office environment
- Employee-owned company, where every team member has a stake in our success and a voice in our future
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