Entry Level Field Engineer

About the Role

The Entry-Level Shipyard Field Engineer supports the construction of commercial vessels through hands-on exposure to fabrication, assembly, erection, outfitting, testing, commissioning, and vessel delivery. This developmental position is for a recent graduate or currently enrolled student in an engineering discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production personnel by interpreting drawings, specifications, bills of material, vendor information, and work packages under direction.
• Observe and learn shipbuilding sequence and trade interfaces.
• Perform field walkdowns to verify installed conditions, identify interferences, photograph, and document conditions.
• Assist with resolving routine design-to-field questions.
• Mark up drawings and maintain red lines for as-built documentation.
• Assist in planning system routing and equipment installation for coordinated requirements.
• Support preparation and maintenance of work packages, material lists, installation sketches, test documentation, punch lists, deficiency lists, and turnover records.
• Track assigned technical issues, drawing revisions, material needs, vendor questions, and field actions.
• Participate in production, planning, engineering, quality control, and project meetings.
• Help verify that materials, equipment, and components match approved drawings and specifications.
• Assist with inspections, testing, commissioning, acceptance activities, and closure of punch-list items.
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability, sequencing, access, productivity, quality, and prevention of rework.
• Learn and follow applicable company procedures, shipyard safety requirements, quality-system controls, contractual specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized field notes, photographs, calculations, logs, and engineering records.
• Perform other engineering and construction-support duties assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a closely related engineering discipline; or currently enrolled in such a program.
• Practical experience is required and may be demonstrated through a college co-op, internship, senior design project, laboratory work, machine or fabrication shop experience, construction, industrial maintenance, military technical service, electrical or mechanical installation, marine work, or similar hands-on experience.
• Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, dimensions, and technical instructions.
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems and demonstrated interest in learning vessel construction and shipyard operations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, supervisors, craft personnel, vendors, inspectors, and project leadership.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, follow issues to closure, and ask for guidance when required.
• Willingness to spend substantial time in active production areas and learn through direct observation and field participation.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, 3D modeling, electrical design tools, or similar engineering software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Correctable vision to 20/40.
• Ability to pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and understand safety symbols and colors.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
• Good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
• Ability to perform overhead work with a full range of motion.
• Capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches and move and crawl into awkward positions.
• Ability to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
• No fear of heights; potential to work in elevated environments.
• Capability to carry tools and/or equipment up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, and gloves.
• Ability to report all accidents or injuries and damages to equipment.
• Ability to work in various environments, both inside and outside.
• Ability to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.