Marine Mechanical Engineer Entry Level - Bellingham, WA

Glosten•Bellingham, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Glosten is seeking junior or entry-level marine mechanical engineers to join our marine engineering group. Glosten is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm that has served the marine industry for over 60 years. We work in teams to accomplish exciting projects in a stimulating, fast-paced, and collegial environment. We are an employee-owned company drawn to unique and challenging marine projects. We have grown steadily and deliberately to a team of 120 employees who are ready to solve complex problems and think outside the box. We continuously strive to improve our business practices and technical performance to better serve the industry. We believe the secret to our success is our talented team and our culture of mutual respect and cooperation. Glosten marine mechanical engineers design propulsion drivetrains, supporting auxiliary systems, life support, and safety systems for all manner of vessels. Advances in modeling methods and reality capture allow us to develop full 3D machinery plant designs inside virtual ships. Mechanical systems are more tightly integrated to modern control and automation systems than ever before. Continuing initiatives for emissions reductions and efficiency improvements are driving the development of marine vessels. Join us in developing the next generation of ships.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and power train principles.
General knowledge of shipboard systems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino3D, or equivalent CAD program.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software packages.
Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Unrestricted access to work in the United States or eligibility for TN visas.
Some travel and fieldwork are required.
Some project assignments may require a valid driver's license, current passport, and/or TWIC card.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about the maritime industry.
Thrive in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity.
Committed to client service, including taking on clients' problems as our own, becoming the clients' advocate, and cultivating long-term client relationships.
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication.
Motivated to identify and pursue internal and external professional growth opportunities, including areas outside their specific discipline.
Coursework or other experience with marine systems, piping system design, and/or vessel operations is a plus.
Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design propulsion drivetrains, supporting auxiliary systems, life support, and safety systems for all manner of vessels.
Develop full 3D machinery plant designs inside virtual ships using advances in modeling methods and reality capture.
Integrate mechanical systems with modern control and automation systems.
Contribute to the development of marine vessels with a focus on emissions reductions and efficiency improvements.