Assistant Principal Engineer - Marine Systems Design

Description:

Purpose of Role:

To lead and execute marine systems design and engineering activities, oversee project teams, ensure technical compliance, and support continuous improvement across the Engineering Design Centre.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams in planning, scheduling, and executing design and engineering activities.
• Prepare project‑specific drawing and document lists.
• Ensure timely issuance of all drawings, documents, and deliverables.
• Develop technical specifications for equipment procurement (e.g., major machinery) and perform technical evaluations of vendor bids.
• Review marine systems Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), such as cooling‑water, fuel‑oil, and auxiliary systems, as well as HVAC layouts for detailed and production design.
• Prepare and review machinery arrangement layouts for detailed and production engineering.
• Review, manage, and verify technical submissions from external suppliers, and coordinate engineering interfaces with other trades and departments.
• Verify and approve basic, detailed, and production drawings and material lists, ensuring compliance with contractual technical specifications, design control documents, Classification Society rules, and statutory regulations.
• Participate in tests, inspections, and sea trials when required.
• Liaise with shipowners, Classification Society surveyors, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure all design comments from owners, Class, and Flag are captured in the Action Item Register and closed out in a timely manner.
• Promptly notify the AVP/Manager of any delays or risks

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Mechanical/Marine/Offshore/Naval Architecture
• At least 5-8 years experience in engineering design and/or Classifications Societies and/or as Sea-going Engineer (at least 2nd Engineer) and/or Naval Engineering Officer.
• Well-articulated in presentations to both clients and senior management, with good command of English, both spoken and written
• Strong leadership with project management and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of marine international design codes, Classification/Statutory Rules and Regulations.
• Engineering and design project management skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AVEVA Outfit Modules, and basic familiarity with AVEVA Administration tools.

Other Information:

• - Location: 16 Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.25am-5pm