Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsmen with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

The Project Engineer serves as the primary technical representative for assigned projects from planning through customer turnover. The position works closely with Project Management, Production, Planning, QA, Estimating, Procurement, and customers to develop engineering solutions, prepare work packages, resolve production issues, and ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with contract requirements.

• Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards’ policies and procedures
• Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully
• Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers, & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues
• Consistently be on time for work, meetings, and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management
• Good attitude and personality with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced shipyard environment.
• Ability to accommodate shipyard work hours, shifts, to meet project needs.
• Provide hands‑on support to production personnel to maintain project schedules.
• Perform ship checks, field investigations, and verification of existing conditions.
• Perform basic calculations required for system or structure design and installation.
• Review design and repair details of all aspects of vessels – Naval Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical.
• Perform and review 3D model creation.
• Work with project team to ensure adherence to vessel repair and build plans.
• Provide liaison between Engineering, Project Management, and production operations to resolve any issues, improvements and changes necessary for deliverables.
• Develop engineering standards and procedures documents
• Assist with compiling and managing complex work packages for the project.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing documentation for customers including: RFI, Submittals, and CFRs.
• Ensure project production drawings are completed and distributed to Document Control on schedule, for efficient assembly and fabrication of products.
• Participate in production meetings, dock trials, sea trials, inspections, and customer meetings.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to understand verbal or written instructions given and to perform correctly.
• Able to construct and modify project schedules using MS Project or other scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as welding, structural fabrication, piping, machining, rigging, and preservation processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, including NAVSEA, ABS, IACS, USCG, as well as federal and state regulations preferred
• Strong computer skills and experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, Rhinoceros, Bluebeam, and MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Good working knowledge of design spiral, vessel arrangements, structural, electrical, mechanical and outfit details, and vessel operations.
• Must be able to maintain a variety of professional relationships.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents including drawings, specifications, applicable codes and standards, for contract and regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Experience and familiarity with industry…