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L3HHCM20

Lead, Ocean Engineer

Palm Bay, FL · On-site

$87K - $115K/yr

Willingness to travel or work offshore, as needed Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 ... coating systems * Experience with designs complying with standard naval shipboard vibration and ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Coatings Applicator

San Marcos, TX

$22 - $26.25/hr

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using ... offshore, and oil & gas industries. At Epic Piping, we believe that investing in our employees is ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Coatings Applicator

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$22 - $26.25/hr

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using ... offshore, and oil & gas industries. At Epic Piping, we believe that investing in our employees is ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Coatings Applicator

San Marcos, TX

$22 - $26.25/hr

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using ... offshore, and oil & gas industries. At Epic Piping, we believe that investing in our employees is ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Coatings Applicator

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using ... offshore, and oil & gas industries. At Epic Piping, we believe that investing in our employees is ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Coatings Applicator

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using ... offshore, and oil & gas industries. At Epic Piping, we believe that investing in our employees is ...

EPIC PIPING, LLC

Coatings Applicator

San Marcos, TX

$22 - $26.25/hr

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using ... offshore, and oil & gas industries. At Epic Piping, we believe that investing in our employees is ...

McDermott

Senior Project Engineer

Houston, TX

$94K - $123K/yr

The Sr. PE shall have a well-rounded and deep understanding of offshore pipelay and pipe production operations (Welding, NDT, Field Joint Coating), installation analysis, subsea structure designs ...

Seatrium

Piping Lead (Hull)

Houston, TX

Monitor all the hotwork, tank's coating and drydocking related activities where applicable ... Prefer to have experience in Offshore/Shipyard project, Rig building/Ship building. * Prefer to ...

Seatrium

Topside Piping Lead Engineer

Houston, TX

Monitor all the hotwork, tank's coating and drydocking related activities where applicable ... Prefer to have experience in Offshore/Shipyard project, Rig building/Ship building. * Prefer to ...

Seatrium

Topside Piping Lead Engineer

Houston, TX

Monitor all the hotwork, tank's coating and drydocking related activities where applicable ... Prefer to have experience in Offshore/Shipyard project, Rig building/Ship building. * Prefer to ...

L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Ocean Engineer

Palm Bay, FL · On-site

$87K - $115K/yr

Willingness to travel or work offshore, as needed Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 ... coating systems * Experience with designs complying with standard naval shipboard vibration and ...

McDermott

Senior Project Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$94K - $123K/yr

The Sr. PE shall have a well-rounded and deep understanding of offshore pipelay and pipe production operations (Welding, NDT, Field Joint Coating), installation analysis, subsea structure designs ...

L3 Harris

Lead, Ocean Engineer

Palm Bay, FL · On-site

$87K - $115K/yr

Willingness to travel or work offshore, as needed Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 ... coating systems * Experience with designs complying with standard naval shipboard vibration and ...

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How much do offshore coating jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore coating in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the typical work schedule and environment like for an Offshore Coating professional?

Offshore Coating professionals usually work on rotation-based schedules, such as two weeks on and two weeks off, and spend extended periods on offshore platforms or vessels. The work environment can be physically demanding, often involving exposure to varying weather conditions, elevated heights, and confined spaces. Teamwork is critical, as you’ll frequently collaborate with rig personnel, engineers, and safety supervisors to coordinate surface preparation and coating activities. This unique setting provides valuable hands-on experience and strong camaraderie, and often leads to further career advancement within the offshore oil, gas, or marine industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Offshore Coating position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Offshore Coating professional, you need expertise in surface preparation, application of protective coatings, and a solid understanding of safety protocols, often backed by relevant industry certifications such as NACE or ICorr. Technical proficiency with spray equipment, abrasive blasting systems, and coating inspection tools is typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability under challenging offshore conditions are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure high-quality results, maintain safety standards, and minimize operational risks in harsh marine environments.

What is an Offshore Coating job?

An Offshore Coating job involves applying protective coatings to structures, equipment, and pipelines in marine environments to prevent corrosion and damage. Workers in this role prepare surfaces, apply coatings using spraying, brushing, or rolling techniques, and ensure compliance with industry standards. It requires knowledge of coating materials, surface preparation methods, and safety regulations. Offshore coating specialists often work in challenging conditions on oil rigs, ships, or industrial platforms. Their work helps extend the lifespan of offshore assets and maintain operational safety.

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Lead, Ocean Engineer

L3HHCM20

Palm Bay, FL • On-site

$87K - $115K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: Lead, Ocean Engineer
Job Code: 38037
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

 

Job Description:  

We are seeking driven mechanical and ocean engineers to join our team in advancing maritime programs through innovative research, development, design, and analysis of complex mechanical systems.

In this role, you will provide program support and technical leadership across the full engineering lifecycle from requirements definition and concept generation through material selection, trade studies, and design optimization. You'll guide projects from preliminary design through final documentation, assembly, integration, and testing.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in 3D modeling and critical hardware design and development, with the ability to excel both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions: 

  • Ability and desire to take full ownership of tasking while working with limited supervision in a variety of high consequence program activities
  • Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
  • Provide regular communication and briefings, both formally and informally, to internal and external stakeholders, including customer representatives
  • Generation of Technical Data Package components (Part and Assembly drawings, etc.)
  • Prototype, Integrate, and Test component parts and assemblies
  • Develop test plans and procedures for related subsystems.
  • Perform test and evaluation of component parts and systems
  • Participate in peer reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and other required design reviews
  • Participate in product change review meetings and discussions and implement changes
  • Participate in interdisciplinary design teams and reviews
  • Adhere to company processes for product development, configuration management, purchasing, etc.
  • Direct designers, technicians, operators, and other engineers as part of a design team
  • Support field testing/demonstration efforts as an ME field representative
  • Willingness to travel or work offshore, as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
  • Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance (or active within the last two years) and favorable polygraph required

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of mechanical design or ocean/marine engineering experience
  • Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo and understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards
  • Understanding of topics such as underwater robotics, acoustics, or offshore structures
  • Experience in additive manufacturing, part optimization and design for manufacture and assembly
  • Designs that include pressure-compensated electric and hydraulic linear and rotary actuator mechanisms
  • Subsea Compensator and Hydraulic Control Design to include valves, manifolds, pumps and motor coupling design
  • Pressure Vessel Design (to include Materials, Coatings, Bulkhead Connectors, Penetrators and Endcap to Shell Securing Methods)
  • Cathodic Protection Design and Implementation via Sacrificial Anodes and/or Impressed Cathodic Protection Systems as well as coating systems
  • Experience with designs complying with standard naval shipboard vibration and shock (DDAM)
  • Experience with managing Weight and Trim on ROVs and AUVs/UUVs (Unscrewed Systems) or other subsea systems
  • Comfortable collecting technical concepts and presenting them to program leadership

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