Senior Marine Piping Designer

Piping Design Leadership Role

Take the lead on piping design for complex vessel construction and repair projects in an active Rhode Island shipyard. This is a hands-on design leadership role for someone who understands not only how piping should look in CAD, but how it actually needs to be fabricated, installed, inspected, and maintained aboard a vessel.

Competitive compensation based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Continued education and employee development opportunities

Long-term career growth within an established maritime organization

Opportunity to work directly with engineering, production, and shipyard operations

Exposure to new vessel construction, repair, modernization, and advanced marine projects

Stable, team-oriented shipyard environment

10+ years of shipbuilding or marine piping design experience

Strong working knowledge of Ship Constructor, AutoCAD, and Navisworks

Associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent industry experience

Advanced understanding of marine piping systems, connections, equipment, layouts, and installation requirements

Experience developing and checking piping arrangements and spool drawings

Experience reviewing production packages using red-line/back-fix processes

Working knowledge of ABS and U.S. Coast Guard requirements

Strong understanding of shipyard fabrication methods

Ability to work safely within an active shipyard environment, including PPE, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and vessel access requirements

Lead piping design efforts from engineering intent through production-ready deliverables

Review piping models and arrangements for constructability, routing conflicts, equipment access, installation sequencing, and fabrication feasibility

Develop and verify piping spool drawings and production packages before they reach the shop or vessel

Work directly with production teams to resolve field conditions, red-lines, and required design changes

Back-fix drawings/models so the engineering package accurately reflects approved production changes

Check other designers' work for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Mentor junior piping designers and help establish consistent design practices

Coordinate piping interfaces with structural, machinery, outfitting, and other vessel systems

Previous lead or senior designer responsibility within a shipyard

New-construction vessel experience

Vessel repair, retrofit, or modernization experience

Experience working directly with shipfitters, pipe fitters, welders, and production supervisors

Strong 3D coordination and clash-resolution experience

Familiarity with classification society review processes

Experience designing piping for tugs, barges, ferries, workboats, offshore vessels, or similar commercial vessels

Proven ability to balance engineering requirements with real-world shipyard constructability