Mechanical Designer I, Pipe/Machinery

Gulf Copper LLC•Galveston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Copper LLC is hiring a Mechanical Designer I, Pipe/Machinery to support safe mechanical design activities for marine repair, new construction, and fabrication projects. The role develops mechanical arrangements, equipment locations, piping layouts, and related drawings, coordinating design requirements and interfaces with other engineering and design disciplines. The designer checks drawings and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, accessibility, constructability, and compliance with project requirements and standards. The position coordinates foundations, supports, piping, equipment, outfitting, and engineering information needed for material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation. It incorporates approved engineering changes, participates in model, drawing, and production reviews, helps resolve conflicts, and reports design progress and constraints to the Lead Mechanical Designer, Pipe/Machinery. The role also supports design schedules and production milestones, continuous improvement, and compliance with the company’s Mission Statement and Quality Management System. Work is regularly performed in an environmentally controlled office, as well as in shipyard production areas and aboard vessels. Shipyard visits and business travel to partner shipyards and engineering locations may be required. Personal protective equipment is required in production and waterfront areas.

Requirements

Associate degree in Technical Drafting.
0–3 years of relevant work experience in marine mechanical design or shipbuilding.
Strong understanding of shipboard mechanical systems and installation practices.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of marine piping, foundations, mechanical systems, equipment installation, and shipyard production processes.
Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine 3D design software.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong shipboard machinery and piping design coordination skills.
Strong planning, checking, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
Strong understanding of accessibility, constructability, and production-ready machinery design requirements.
Ability to work systematically and logically, with good judgment and attention to detail.
High performance, teamwork, and commitment to company values.

Nice To Haves

Experience with government ship design programs.
Experience with classification society and regulatory requirements.
Experience with AVEVA Marine or similar marine design software.
Experience with Navisworks.
Experience preparing production-ready machinery drawing packages.
Experience with shipboard piping systems, pumps, tanks, valves, machinery, and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Support safe execution of mechanical design activities in accordance with company safety goals, objectives, and policies.
Develop mechanical arrangements, equipment locations, piping layouts, and associated drawings.
Coordinate mechanical design requirements with structural, electrical, HVAC, outfitting, naval architecture, and other engineering and design disciplines.
Check mechanical drawings and design deliverables for accuracy, completeness, accessibility, constructability, and compliance with project requirements and standards.
Coordinate mechanical foundations, supports, piping, equipment, and associated outfitting with other disciplines.
Coordinate engineering information needed for material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation.
Review engineering changes and incorporate approved revisions into applicable design documentation.
Participate in 3D model, drawing, and production reviews and assist in resolving identified conflicts.
Monitor mechanical design progress and report status, priorities, constraints, and required actions to the Lead Mechanical Designer, Pipe/Machinery.
Conduct shipyard visits and business-related travel as required for design, coordination, training, and project development.
Support continuous improvement of mechanical design, engineering, constructability, and production-support processes.
Ensure compliance with the Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.
Coordinate with the Lead Mechanical Designer, Pipe/Machinery to maintain design schedules, drawing dependencies, and deliverables in support of production planning and project milestones.