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Mechanical Engineer, Marine Operations

Panthalassa
Location
Portland, OR
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$125,000 - $175,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or higher in mechanical engineering
  • Experience owning the development of novel hardware from concept through commissioning
  • Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to marine systems (welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial automation & data acquisition, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems that lack clear examples or well-defined requirements
  • Capable of managing critical vendor relations
  • Thrives in a culture of personal ownership
Nice to have
  • Ability to perform structural FEA
  • Understanding (or willingness to independently learn) the basics of data acquisition & industrial automation systems
  • Exposure to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Experience overseeing and providing field engineering to fabrication campaigns
  • Experience designing and executing qualification/acceptance test protocols to validate system performance
What the job really is

As a Mechanical Engineer in Marine Operations, you will design, build, and test support equipment for deploying and maintaining offshore energy systems. Your role involves conducting trade studies, performing engineering analyses, and overseeing the fabrication and commissioning of mechanical assets. You will also support offshore operations and ensure the reliability of these systems in challenging marine environments.

Benefits
  • Cash compensation of $125,000 - $175,000
  • Equity in the company
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of a gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
  • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Things to weigh
  • On-site position in Portland, Oregon
  • Intermittent longer hours and weekend work may be required
  • Travel to vendors and test sites as needed, including offshore travel for commissioning
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