Marine Systems & Piping Engineer

About the role

The Marine Systems & Piping Engineer will bridge the gap between marine engineering and hands-on production. They design, route, and optimize onboard piping systems, while supporting the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of fluid systems across new-build and repair projects. Work location: onsite in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

Marine Systems & Piping Design

• Perform basic and detailed design for assigned systems or areas of the vessel including calculations, diagrams, drawings, design change notices, and equipment selection.
• Manage vendor scopes for multiple OEMs and service providers to ensure proper interface and completeness of the design, as assigned.
• Participate in basic and detailed design activities within the Design Engineering team, including review of design documents from other shipyard engineers, vendors, and external design partners.
• Prepare technical specifications, collect vendor information, and maintain maker’s list for assigned systems.
• Control change management in the design workflow to ensure any change in vendor information is identified and incorporated into the design.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all piping designs, material selections, and pressure calculations adhere to maritime rules and classification standards (e.g., ABS, Lloyd's Register, or USCG) and contractual requirements.
• Interface with project management, owner, and class to resolve technical issues.

Production Support

• Translate complex engineering drawings into actionable piping build strategies and isometric spools for production crews.
• Generate, review, and access bill of materials and provide technical support for material tracking