Marine Mechanical Engineer

Elliott Bay Design Group LLC•Seattle, WA

12d•$48 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the future of maritime design! Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is looking for a talented Marine Engineer to join our collaborative team and help develop innovative vessels and practical engineering solutions for clients across the United States. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering and a passion for solving complex design challenges. Experience in naval architecture, marine structural engineering, or another related discipline is a valuable plus.

Requirements

Minimum of eight years of experience within the maritime industry, providing mechanical design support.
Bachelor of Science degree from ABET accredited curriculum.
EIT certification.
Professional Engineer's license (PE) preferred or plans to become licensed.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in naval architecture, marine structural engineering, or another related discipline is a valuable plus.
Familiarity with Rhino and Pipe-Flo is favorable.

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.