Senior Fleet Staff Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Senior Fleet Staff Engineer (SFSE) will be able to take a small to medium capital or repair project from concept to completion with some supervision. The SFSE will also assist in support of other medium to large Fleet Engineering projects as assigned. The position will also interface with other GLDD engineering and procurement staff, outside engineering services, regulatory bodies, fabricators, shipyards, as well as equipment vendors. Safe, functional, and cost-effective designs are the FSE’s goal for all assignments.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 134-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Responsibilities:

Take small to medium sized projects from conceptual design through to final design and implementation including:
- Identify work scope of project
- Schedule project based on current resources and priority
- Create AutoCAD models and drawings to support project design and fabrication
- Perform all engineering analysis needed for complete design
- Work with outside engineering firms or internal GLDD engineering resources as needed
- Review and approve drawings
- See project through regulatory review and approval as required
- Pre-inspect equipment to identify potential design or installation problems and to prove proper design integration
- Write specifications
- Develop and maintain detailed project budget and schedule, working with Fleet Cost Accountant for capital budgeting and reporting
- Obtain prices and schedules from shipyards, fabricators, and other vendors
- Oversee fabrications and installations when required
Produce AutoCAD models and drawings to meet the needs of GLDD Fleet Engineering in support of Operations, Production, and Maintenance departments
Report to the Fleet Engineering Technical Manager or Fleet Engineering Projects Manager supplying regular status reports
Assist other Fleet Engineers in larger engineering tasks as assigned
Work with Purchasing and equipment engineers in the procurement process to ensure technical compliance and product quality
Maintain a high standard for equipment as set by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock and regulatory bodies
Create designs with a commitment to the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) safety program

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
5 years of experience in engineering (marine or dredging related industry preferred)
Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D Autodesk CAD products, Microsoft Excel and Word
Proficiency with Autodesk Nastran In-CAD FEA and PTC Mathcad preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with 46 CFR requirements and marine classification society rules preferred
Shipyard experience is a plus
Up to 35% travel is required
Must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Benefits:

Competitive salary
401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.

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