Project Engineer

Conrad Shipyard • Morgan City, LA

53d

About The Position

The Project Engineer will participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project-specific information. This role involves developing and maintaining project document logs, requirement matrices, and ensuring the proper distribution of design documents. The engineer will also perform field engineering tasks, write and review system/equipment specifications, conduct design reviews, and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities. Additionally, the position requires supporting production craft with technical issues and interacting with project management and other engineers.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of ship design principles, shipbuilding and/or manufacturing operations.
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively, speak with clarity and listen actively.
• Ability to adapt to situations while maintaining the highest level of efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (USCG), international rules (SOLAS) and classification society rules (ABS).
• Engineering degree is required.
• 5 to 9 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Shipyard experience with new-build vessel construction, upgrades, conversations or repairs.
• Technical writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project specific information.
• Develop and maintain project Document Logs, Requirement Matrices and ensure proper distribution of Design Documents.
• Perform field engineering tasks (e.g., as-built surveys, interference resolution, etc.) as required.
• Write and review system/equipment specifications, perform systems/equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Prepare, revise, and/or review technical manuals, engineering operating procedures, instructions, specifications, drawings, standards and documentation for cognizant equipment and systems.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management and project engineers in support of project requirements.
• Ability to support the Production Craft concerning technical issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level