Assistant Project Engineer

Monitors and assists ship design development, execution, and changes across all Engineering departments. Ensures that ship designs meet all external and internal customer performance requirements.

• Assist in the interpretation of Ship Specifications and related project requirements documentation.
• Communicate and defend engineering scope with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze program cost, schedule, and control data.
• Lead and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate tracking, analysis, and response to programmatic and engineering issues.
• Prepare presentations and white papers for senior leadership, as needed.
• Assist in development of contract drawings, engineering reports, and other required deliverables.
• Track, scope, and execute design changes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in identification and resolution of technical problems.
• Review, file, and distribute technical correspondence with customer.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

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  College graduate with bachelor's degree, Engineering or related field preferred.

  
  
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  Skills in project coordination and facilitation.

  
  
• Skills in planning, scheduling, and cost control techniques.
• Professional business skills, including organization in execution of administrative tasks.
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  Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

  
  

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.