Marine Systems and Piping Engineer

Job Title: Marine Systems and Piping Engineer
Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Design, route, and optimize onboard piping systems, supporting fabrication, installation, and commissioning of fluid systems across new-build and repair projects.
• Perform basic and detailed design for assigned systems or areas of the vessel, including calculations, diagrams, drawings, design change notices, and equipment selection.
• Manage vendor scopes for multiple OEMs and service providers to ensure proper interface and completeness of the design.
• Participate in design activities within the engineering team, reviewing design documents from yard engineers, vendors, and external design partners.
• Prepare technical specifications, collect vendor information, and maintain a maker's list for assigned systems.
• Control change management in the design workflow to incorporate vendor information updates.
• Ensure piping designs, material selections, and pressure calculations adhere to maritime rules and classification standards.
• Interface with project management, ownership, and classification societies to resolve technical issues.
• Translate engineering drawings into piping build strategies and isometric spools for production.
• Generate and review bills of materials and support material tracking processes.
• Verify equipment acceptance against vendor specifications.
• Act as technical liaison between the design office and shipyard, troubleshooting clashes and reviewing "as-built" documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, departments, and external parties to facilitate document exchange.
• Provide support and training on document management systems.
• Maintain effective communication channels to address document-related queries or issues.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
• Typically 3–7 years of experience in ship design, construction, or similar fields.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ShipConstructor (or equivalent 3D modeling software), and Navisworks.
• Deep understanding of maritime fluid dynamics, material and equipment selection, and pipe support design.
• Ability to work across office, shipyard, and onboard environments.
• Capable of performing ship checks, vessel inspections, and climbing ladders.
• Correctable vision to 20/40, with consideration for safety and color blindness testing requirements.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in varying environments, including outdoor and enclosed structures.
• Must adhere to safety protocols, report accidents, and use PPE per safety analysis.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.




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