C Mechanical Field Engineer – Offshore Wind SOV Program

About the Position

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding – Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Supporting the CREST Wind Service Operations Vessel (SOV) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Program.

Background check, U.S. citizenship, and drug screening are required for this position. Travel may be up to 90% of the time.

The Senior Mechanical Field Engineer provides hands‑on waterfront engineering support during vessel construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, testing, and delivery activities aboard the SOV program. The position is heavily field‑oriented and requires daily interaction with production trades, commissioning teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams.

The engineer splits time between onboard vessel support and engineering office coordination, serving as a liaison between engineering and production to help resolve technical issues, support commissioning execution, validate system readiness, and maintain schedule progress.

Successful candidates must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested, integrated, and operated aboard complex vessels.

• Commissioning Oversight & Coordination
  • Support mechanical system turnover and commissioning readiness.
  • Coordinate testing and operational verification activities.
  • Assist commissioning teams with troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Validate system completion status prior to testing.
  • Coordinate mechanical test boundaries and lockout/tagout activities.
  • Support dock trials and sea trial preparation.
• Engineering‑to‑Production Liaison Support
  • Serve as the daily interface between engineering teams and waterfront production groups.
  • Resolve installation conflicts and field engineering issues.
  • Support clarification of drawings, specifications, and work packages.
  • Coordinate technical responses to production questions.
  • Verify field conditions and support as‑built validation activities.
• Status Reporting & Technical Problem Resolution
  • Provide daily updates to engineering and program leadership.
  • Identify schedule risks and technical obstacles early.
  • Support deficiency tracking and closeout efforts.
  • Coordinate corrective actions with production, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Assist with turnover documentation and final delivery readiness.

• Mechanical Systems Integration – installation and commissioning of the following systems: propulsion, thrusters, auxiliary, fuel, cooling, HVAC, hydraulic, offshore support equipment, pumps and piping.
• Verify installation compliance with ABS and USCG requirements.
• Conduct onboard inspections and ship checks.
• Commissioning & Testing Support – support mechanical test execution and operational verification.
• Assist with pre‑functional testing, functional testing, integrated systems testing, dock trials, sea trials.
• Coordinate with vendors and OEM representatives during startup activities.
• Track deficiencies and support closure efforts.

• Ship superintendents, craft labor, production management, test teams, planning teams, vendors.

• Support ABS inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Verify work aligns with ABS requirements, USCG regulations, vessel technical specifications, and offshore wind operational requirements.
• Support turnover package reviews and completion documentation.

Daily onboard vessel access is required.

Ability to climb ladders, traverse unfinished ship spaces, enter confined spaces, and work in industrial shipyard environments. Combination office and waterfront work environment. Extended work hours may be required during critical commissioning periods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

• Minimum 5–10 years supporting vessel construction, ship repair, commissioning, and marine systems integration.
• Strong understanding of marine mechanical systems, shipyard production operations, waterfront execution, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, and DP systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and ship specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills.

• Offshore wind vessel experience.
• DP vessel experience.

• SOV vessels, OSVs, offshore construction vessels, complex commercial vessel builds, and prior shipyard waterfront support experience.