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How much do shipyard project engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for shipyard project engineer in the United States is $95,147.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Shipyard Project Engineers when coordinating multiple stakeholders during a project?

Shipyard Project Engineers often encounter the challenge of aligning the interests and schedules of various stakeholders, including design teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Managing communication between these groups is critical to ensure project milestones are met and compliance standards are upheld. Unexpected changes in project scope or delays in material deliveries may require quick problem-solving and effective negotiation skills. Building strong working relationships and maintaining clear documentation can help mitigate these challenges and keep complex shipbuilding projects on track.

What are Shipyard Project Engineers?

Shipyard Project Engineers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating engineering and technical activities in shipbuilding, repair, or maintenance projects. They work within shipyards to ensure that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Their duties often include planning, resource management, quality control, and communication with various stakeholders such as naval architects, contractors, and clients. Shipyard Project Engineers play a key role in problem-solving and ensuring that all technical specifications and regulations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Shipyard Project Engineer vs Shipyard Project Manager?

AspectShipyard Project EngineerShipyard Project Manager
ResponsibilitiesAssists in project planning, technical coordination, and ensuring engineering standardsOversees entire project, manages teams, budgets, and client communication
CredentialsBachelor's in engineering or related field, certifications like PMP beneficialSimilar credentials, often with additional management certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, shipyards, construction sitesShipyard offices, on-site project sites, client meetings

While both roles require engineering knowledge and certifications, the Shipyard Project Engineer focuses on technical support and project execution, whereas the Shipyard Project Manager oversees the entire project scope, team coordination, and client relations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Shipyard Project Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shipyard Project Engineer, you need a solid background in marine engineering or naval architecture, often with a bachelor’s degree and relevant project management experience. Familiarity with CAD software, project management tools (like MS Project), and industry-specific standards such as ABS or IMO regulations is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects run smoothly. These skills ensure that complex shipbuilding or repair projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
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Infographic showing various Shipyard Project Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,147 per year, or $45.7 per hour.
Project Engineer - Shipyards

Project Engineer - Shipyards

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Newport News, VA • On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our on our website Acibuilds.com
Summary/Objective:
Our Project Engineers at the Newport News Shipyards work with and support ACI's field operations on shipyard projects. The Shipyard Project Engineer will report directly to the Vice President of ACI and help run operations on Shipyard projects, with the primary responsibility of ensuring our field forces have the materials, equipment and information necessary to effectively complete the scope of work. As an extension of the ACI Project Manager (PM), the Project Engineer is ultimately responsible for understanding and accomplishing the customer's goals while protecting and promoting the interests of ACI and its subcontractors/suppliers in all project-related matters.
Essential Functions:
  • The Shipyard Project Engineer assists project management in the submission and review of permits, proposals, contracts, schedules and change orders
  • Reviews specifications and drawings in preparation of subcontractor scopes of work and project tracking
  • Understands contract documents and help identify scope gaps
  • Prepares and distributes project RFI's and submittals and maintain subsequent logs
  • Reviews vendor/supplier's submittals for conformance to contract documents and timely track the submittal process
  • Manages project-specific materials and equipment purchases including: sourcing, maintaining vendor relations, ordering and tracking deliveries and receiving and processing invoices
  • Assists project manager and procurement with the buyout process
  • Creates and maintains internal project schedules and project tracking reports
  • Supports field in expediting schedule, completion of field paperwork and expediting materials
  • Assist project superintendent with enforcement of site safety and notifies management of any issues that arise which affects safety, quality, budget and progress of work
  • Supports operations and Project Manager with client communications regarding project schedules and milestones
  • Assists and supports the Project Manager by attending/scheduling project meetings with ACI's project team, clients, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers
  • Prepares and distributes subcontractor and client's meeting minutes
  • Coordinates and attends punch list walk-thru as needed; compile the punch list and forward to PM and Superintendent
  • Compiles and provides closeout documentation (turnover packages) to the client at the end of the project (as-built drawings, O&M's, warranties, etc.)
  • Establishes good working relationship and foster positive communications with other team members, management, vendors/suppliers and clients
  • Keeps up-to-date on industry technology, trends and developments
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or 3 years of relevant experience with an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferably in a construction environment)
  • Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products including Word, Project, Excel, Outlook and PDF Editing software (Bluebeam, Adobe)
  • Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks) is a plus
  • Ability to learn company-specific software as needed or required, e.g. Procore and Viewpoint
  • Proven track record working with people, teams and projects
  • Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate sound problem-solving skills
  • Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
  • Must be available to work assigned schedules

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
  • Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
  • Position may require visits to the construction site or jobsite assignments

Physical Demands:
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines

Travel:
  • Traveling out of state and overnight may be required

Preferred:
  • Prior military experience
  • Experience in industrial-scale mechanical construction projects as an Industrial Project Engineer

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Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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