Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:Mechanical Engineer

Location:Lockport, LA

Position Overview:An Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design of a vessel’s propulsion and auxiliary systems, piping and HVAC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively interfaces with other engineering disciplines and production departments

• Prepares purchase technical specifications

• Directs designers in the development of functional drawings

• Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems for use onboard vessels

• Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

• Guides personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of testing methods and procedures

• Ensures that products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications

• May design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software

• Other duties assigned or requested by Management.

Qualifications:

2+ years’ working experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR 10+ years relevant industry experience. Shipyard experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Knowledge of piping, heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC), insulation, machinery ventilation, sewage systems, and sea water systems concepts;

• Ability to use computer assisted engineering software to design the products or systems listed above;