Pipe Field Engineer

Pipe Field Engineer

North Kingstown, RI

Join a leading U.S. shipbuilder where youll play a key role connecting engineering and production on complex commercial and government vessel projects. This is a highly visible, hands-on opportunity for an experienced marine piping professional who enjoys solving field challenges, improving construction efficiency, and seeing projects come to life.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth within a stable, growing shipbuilding organization
• Opportunity to work on complex new-build and vessel modification projects
• Collaborative engineering and production environment
• Long-term career stability supporting critical maritime programs

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or equivalent shipyard piping experience
• 7+ years of shipyard new-build or major vessel modification experience with a focus on piping systems
• 5+ years supporting piping construction, fabrication, or craft management
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; ShipConstructor or similar marine software preferred
• Strong knowledge of marine piping systems, fabrication, installation, and testing
• Working knowledge of ABS and U.S. Coast Guard regulations
• Ability to work effectively in an active shipyard environment and collaborate across engineering and production teams

Must Haves

• Develop and support piping build strategies from engineering through vessel completion
• Create and maintain accurate as-built drawings, redlines, and field documentation
• Coordinate piping routing while resolving interferences with structural, HVAC, and electrical systems
• Provide technical guidance to production supervisors, foremen, and piping crews during installation and commissioning
• Support material take-offs, procurement activities, pressure testing, inspections, and system turnover
• Identify opportunities to improve construction sequencing, reduce rework, and enhance schedule performance
• Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, and quality standards throughout construction

Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with commercial or government vessel construction
• Background supporting complex marine mechanical systems including fuel, ballast, hydraulic, cooling, bilge, and auxiliary piping
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades
• Strong field troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge engineering and operations teams