Marine Engineer / Naval Architect / Field Engineer

Sign on bonus: $3000

Background check, drug screening, and US citizenship are requirements for this position.

TMMG is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer / Naval Architect / Field Engineer to support on-site engineering execution at Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Port St. Joe, FL, in support of two 400-Class Multi-Purpose Supply Vessels (MPSVs) currently under construction.

This position supports TMMG’s Engineering Design Team (EDT), which provides engineering services to Military Sealift Command (MSC), the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and commercial maritime operators. The role is focused on delivering practical, executable engineering solutions that support shipboard operations, shipyard installations, modernization efforts, troubleshooting, testing, and vessel delivery.

This role reports to the assigned Project Lead Engineer / Lead Design Engineer and serves as the on-site engineering presence supporting waterfront execution. The Field Engineer is expected to operate with minimal supervision, take ownership of assigned engineering issues, and actively manage technical, schedule, and execution risk as construction progresses.

All work is performed in accordance with TMMG’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, with strong emphasis on engineering judgment, configuration control, constructability, cost and schedule awareness, and first-time acceptance.

This is a hands-on, field-focused role intended to bridge the gap between design intent and shipyard execution. The successful candidate must be comfortable working on the vessel, interacting directly with shipyard trades and supervisors, and resolving issues in real time as construction advances toward completion, trials, and delivery.

Duration & Continuity

This position is expected to run through July 2026, aligned with construction, testing, and delivery milestones for the two 400-Class MPSVs. There is a strong likelihood of extension through vessel completion, trials, and post-delivery support depending on program needs.

Why This Role Matters

As construction advances, risk shifts from design to execution. This role exists to:

• Reduce rework

• Prevent small technical issues from becoming schedule problems

• Maintain alignment between engineering, production, and the waterfront

• Provide continuity of engineering judgment through late-stage construction and delivery

Primary Responsibilities

Field & Waterfront Engineering Support

• Serve as the on-site engineering representative supporting daily construction, outfitting, and system installation activities aboard both 400-Class MPSVs.

• Maintain a regular presence on the vessel to observe work in progress, verify installation intent, and identify emerging technical issues before they impact schedule or quality.

• Respond to production questions and Requests for Information (RFIs) in real time, providing practical engineering guidance aligned with approved design intent.

• Support resolution of conflicts between drawings, specifications, vendor data, and actual field conditions.

• Assist production teams with interpretation of engineering documents to ensure installations are executed correctly the first time.

Design Integration & Engineering Issue Resolution

• Review engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and vendor submittals to support constructability and system integration.

• Coordinate with ESG engineering, designers, vendors, and classification societies as required to resolve technical issues.

• Assist with development, validation, and execution of engineering changes driven by field conditions, vendor updates, or production sequencing impacts.

• Identify and communicate potential downstream impacts of design or field changes, including access, maintainability, testing, and rework risks.

• Support integration across hull structure, arrangements, machinery, piping, HVAC, electrical systems, and outfitting.

Production & Shipyard Coordination

• Work directly with shipyard production supervisors, foremen, and trades to support efficient execution of engineering intent.

• Participate in production meetings, coordination reviews, and issue-resolution discussions as required.

• Translate engineering requirements into practical, buildable solutions aligned with shipyard workflows and constraints.

• Identify sequencing conflicts or constructability challenges early and coordinate corrective actions with engineering and production leadership.

• Serve as the technical bridge between design teams and the waterfront, maintaining alignment as construction progresses.

Testing, Trials & Delivery Support

• Support system testing, commissioning activities, and pre-trial preparations during late-stage construction.

• Assist with resolution of test discrepancies, punch list items, and inspection findings.

• Provide engineering support during dock trials and sea trials as required.

• Support final inspections, documentation close-out, and delivery readiness activities.

• Maintain continuity of engineering support through vessel completion, trials, and delivery milestones.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline

(Equivalent shipyard and field experience will be considered)

• 5+ years supporting vessel construction, conversion, or major shipyard programs

• Prior experience working on-site in a shipyard or waterfront environment

• Strong understanding of marine systems, hull structure, arrangements, and construction practices

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned issues

• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with production personnel

Preferred

• Experience supporting offshore vessels, supply vessels, or complex commercial shipbuilding programs

• Familiarity with:

o Hull structure and arrangements

o Machinery and marine systems

o Outfitting, access, and integration considerations

• Experience supporting testing, trials, or vessel delivery activities

• Experience coordinating between engineering, production, vendors, and class