Mid/Senior Waterfront Engineer

Sayres and Associates • Portland, OR

48d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sayres is seeking a Senior Waterfront Engineer to support ship construction and marine engineering activities. This role involves providing on-site technical expertise, coordinating with shipyards and stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution of complex shipbuilding projects.

Requirements

• For SENIOR level:Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years' relevant experience, or High School Diploma with equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• For MID Level:Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five(5) years' relevant experience, or High School Diploma with equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with management of ship construction and marine engineering technical issues.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding requirements and processes.
• Ability to work in a shipyard environment, including daily walkthroughs onboard vessels with steep ladders and multiple decks.
• Proven ability to solve complex engineering design problems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on providing strong customer service.
• Highly self-motivated, resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to support reporting and presentations.
• Active Secret clearance verifiable in DISS or the ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of direct experience working in or supporting ship construction programs, shipyards, or operating/maintaining commercial or military vessels.
• Prior military, maritime, or Marine Engineer background.
• Familiarity with ABS and Steel Vessel Rules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sayres' lead engineer on the waterfront, coordinating with shipyard personnel and engineering teams on all production engineering matters.
• Act as liaison between engineering, shipyard, and oversight stakeholders for design and production support.
• Apply experience in various areas of Marine Engineering: Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, C4I, Structural, Propulsion, Auxiliary Machinery, Naval Architecture, Deck Equipment, Aviation Support.
• Investigate and resolve engineering issues by referencing ship specifications, contracts, drawings, models, and other technical documentation. Conduct shipchecks as required.
• Assist in the development of Work Packages, Statements of Work, and specifications to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Develop weekly reports (status updates, metrics) on production engineering issues, corrective actions, physical progress, and shipyard performance.
• Identify risks and provide analysis of emergent issues, including recommendations for risk mitigation and/or resolution. Capture lessons learned for incorporation in future projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees