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Dry Dock Maintenance Technician ESR

Everett, WA · On-site

$26 - $35/hr

The Dry Dock Maintenance Technician supports equipment readiness, quality assurance, and ... Enforce OSHA, NAVSEA, and shipyard safety requirements, including gas-free engineering, confined ...

Oracle

Senior Marine Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Detailed The Senior Marine Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant ... Support and coordinate dry dock activities, inspections, and repairs * Ensure compliance with IMO ...

Mars

Senior Marine Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Detailed The Senior Marine Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant ... Support and coordinate dry dock activities, inspections, and repairs * Ensure compliance with IMO ...

Oracle

Senior Marine Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Detailed The Senior Marine Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant ... Support and coordinate dry dock activities, inspections, and repairs * Ensure compliance with IMO ...

Core Group Resources

Port Engineer

Houston, TX

Port Engineer Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Port Engineer to support ocean-going vessel ... Manage and negotiate complex projects, including shipyard dry dock overhauls and other vessel ...

Oracle

Senior Marine Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Detailed The Senior Marine Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant ... Support and coordinate dry dock activities, inspections, and repairs * Ensure compliance with IMO ...

The Vision Companies

Senior Marine Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Detailed The Senior Marine Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant ... Support and coordinate dry dock activities, inspections, and repairs * Ensure compliance with IMO ...

Core Group Resources

Port Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Port Engineer Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Port Engineer to support ocean-going vessel ... Manage and negotiate complex projects, including shipyard dry dock overhauls and other vessel ...

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What is a dry dock engineer?

Dry Dock Engineers are specialized professionals responsible for planning, overseeing, and executing the maintenance, repair, and inspection of ships when they are brought into dry docks. They coordinate the docking and undocking processes, ensure the safety of operations, and manage technical teams to complete repairs efficiently. Dry Dock Engineers also inspect the structural integrity of vessels and collaborate with ship owners, marine surveyors, and regulatory authorities to ensure all work meets industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dry dock engineer?

To thrive as a Dry Dock Engineer, you need a solid background in marine engineering, structural analysis, and hydraulic systems, typically supported by a degree in naval architecture or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with dry dock control systems, CAD software, and safety regulations, as well as certifications like STCW, are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are critical soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and precise maintenance and repair of vessels, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational reliability.

What are some common challenges faced by dry dock engineers during ship maintenance projects?

Dry Dock Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex schedules among multiple teams, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations, and managing unexpected technical issues that arise during inspections. They must balance time constraints with quality standards, as delays can be costly for ship operators. Strong communication skills are essential, as Dry Dock Engineers regularly collaborate with naval architects, project managers, and skilled tradespeople to solve problems and keep projects on track.

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Dry Dock Engineer

Hopkinton, MA • On-site

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Engineer (Full Time)

Heger Dry Dock, Inc. (HEGER) is looking to recruit a full time engineer to work on the design, engineering and inspection of waterfront structures, primarily dry docking facilities that are comprised of various types of structural, mechanical and electrical components and systems.

Company Information

HEGER provides high quality customized design and engineering services to the shipbuilding & ship repair industries, with regard to steel floating dry docks, graving dry docks and transfer-launch ways.

HEGER has been a subject-matter-expert in the dry docking industry for over 25 years, with primary clientele servicing the US NAVY, US Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and various Offshore Support, Commercial & Cruise vessels.

HEGER’s office is located in the Metrowest Boston area; however field work requires travel to shipyards along the US coasts, Alaska, Hawaii and some international locations.

Responsibilities

Assistance with design and analysis of new steel structures that require directing and assisting the production of design level drawings and details.

Quality control reviews of similar work performed by other engineers and/or subcontractors.

Fieldwork jobs that involve inspections of waterfront facilities to survey the condition of structures and prepare reports. Such inspections require travel to the shipyard facilities, typically as a team. Fieldwork tasks range from 1 to 4 days at site, excluding travel days; and no more than 2 such tasks per month average.

Inspections tasks require engineers to take thorough field notes, photos (when allowed), perform supporting calculations, interact with subcontractors (if any) or clients, write detailed reports, prepare repair lists and sometimes also provide clients with technical advice to improve the condition or capacity of the surveyed structures.

Office work and field work will be a 60%-40% split (approximately).

Required Qualifications
  • US citizenship required, including a current US Passport
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture
  • 0-3 years of experience in analysis and design
  • Proficiency with MS Office products (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
  • Experience with using Autodesk products (AutoCAD/Revit)
  • Ability to perform fieldwork, including but not limited to climbing structures and inspections in confined spaces
Desired Qualifications
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • Licensure as a P.E. (Professional Engineer) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture
  • Proficiency in using Autodesk products (AutoCAD/Revit)
  • Experience with using finite element analysis programs
  • OSHA 10-hour safety training card
Compensation & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and related experience

Benefits include fully paid health insurance for the employee, retirement plan (401k) with match, profit sharing, etc.

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