Maritime Structural and Outfitting Field Engineer
About The Position
The Structural/Outfitting Field Engineer will serve as a critical link between engineering and production teams at Senesco Marine for vessel structural and outfitting work. This role focuses on supporting build strategy, coordinating structural and outfitting installation, resolving field issues, maintaining accurate as-built documentation, and helping ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and in line with project schedules. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in an active shipyard environment. This position requires strong field experience with vessel structure, foundations, outfitting systems, access arrangements, equipment installation, and coordination with other trades including piping, electrical, HVAC, and production craft teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marine, mechanical, or structural engineering, naval architecture, or equivalent shipyard field experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in shipyard new-build, repair, or major vessel modification projects.
- A minimum of 5 years supporting structural, outfitting, fabrication, construction, or craft management activities, including subcontractor oversight.
- Proven record of supporting projects executed on time and on budget.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with ShipConstructor or similar marine design software preferred.
- Strong understanding of vessel structure, outfitting systems, fabrication methods, installation practices, and shipyard production workflows.
- Ability to interpret and apply ABS and U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations related to vessel construction.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, arrangement drawings, production details, specifications, and field sketches.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in an active shipyard environment.
Nice To Haves
- familiarity with ShipConstructor or similar marine design software
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in the development of structural and outfitting build strategy for new-build, repair, and modification projects.
- Follow up on structural and outfitting installation progress and identify opportunities to improve construction sequencing and schedule performance.
- Provide production guidance and field problem-solving support during construction activities.
- Update drawings to reflect field changes and ensure compliance with design standards.
- Create and maintain accurate structural and outfitting as-built drawings and redlines.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret design intent and resolve technical issues.
- Coordinating multiple trades including structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, and machinery installation.
- Familiarity with NC nesting programs and template design.
- Work closely with production supervisors, foremen, craft leads, and subcontractors to ensure proper installation of structural and outfitting components.
- Support construction and installation of vessel structure, foundations, equipment supports, ladders, handrails, platforms, doors, hatches, deck fittings, outfit units, machinery foundations, and other vessel components.
- Ensure structural and outfitting work complies with ABS and USCG requirements.
- Provide input related to material selection, take-offs, sourcing, and purchasing support.
- Review installation locations, clearances, access requirements, and constructability concerns.
- Provide on-site technical support during fabrication, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
- Assist with resolving interferences between structural, piping, electrical, HVAC, machinery, and outfitting systems.
- Ensure all work meets ABS, USCG, customer, and Senesco Marine standards.
- Review and revise drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with specifications.
- Support inspections, quality documentation, deficiency resolution, and project closeout activities.
- Address discrepancies between design and field conditions promptly to minimize rework and schedule impacts.
- Suggest improvements to layouts, build strategy, drawings, sequencing, and work practices to improve efficiency and reduce rework.
- Support safe and efficient shipyard construction and installation practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
