Marine Piping Engineer

Join a well-established Rhode Island shipyard where engineering decisions directly influence vessel construction, installation, and commissioning. This is an opportunity for a hands-on engineer to own marine piping systems from initial design through production and final as-built documentation. The Marine Piping Engineer will design, route, and optimize onboard fluid systems while serving as a technical connection between engineering, vendors, project leadership, and shipyard production teams.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Stable, long-term shipbuilding and vessel repair projects
• Exposure to complex new-build and repair programs
• Opportunity to work directly with production, vendors, owners, and classification representatives
• Career growth within an established marine organization
• Hands-on engineering environment with visible project impact

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline
• 3–7 years of experience in ship design, ship construction, marine engineering, or comparable industrial piping design
• Experience designing and routing piping or onboard fluid systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Experience with ShipConstructor or comparable 3D design software
• Working knowledge of Navisworks
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, material and equipment selection, pressure calculations, and pipe support design
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, Lloyd’s Register, or similar maritime standards
• Ability to work on-site in an office, shipyard, and onboard vessel environment
• Ability to climb ladders, complete ship checks, and safely navigate active production areas

Must Haves

• Develop piping diagrams, calculations, technical specifications, design changes, and equipment selections for assigned vessel systems
• Route piping and create or review production-ready isometric spool drawings
• Translate engineering designs into practical fabrication and installation strategies
• Coordinate OEM and vendor scopes, technical information, and equipment interfaces
• Review bills of material and assist with material identification and tracking
• Verify delivered equipment against approved vendor documentation and cut sheets
• Resolve piping clashes and installation issues directly with shipyard production teams
• Incorporate field changes and vendor updates into final design and as-built documentation
• Interface with project management, vessel owners, vendors, production teams, and classification representatives

Preferred Background & Skills

• Shipyard, naval architecture, defense shipbuilding, or marine engineering experience
• Experience supporting new vessel construction or major vessel repair projects
• Knowledge of fuel, ballast, bilge, cooling water, fire protection, hydraulic, compressed air, or sanitary systems
• Experience managing engineering change-control processes
• Familiarity with equipment maker lists and vendor-document management
• Experience supporting pipefitters, welders, supervisors, and other production personnel
• Strong understanding of constructability in tight vessel spaces
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving