Marine Gas Turbine Engineer – Design, Integration, and Testing

The Junior Marine Gas Turbine Engineer supports the engineering team in the design, integration, and testing of marine gas turbine systems used in propulsion and onboard power generation. This role involves assisting in component layout, system documentation, interface coordination, and data collection during shop testing and sea trials, under the supervision of senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing layout drawings and 3D models of gas turbine modules, auxiliary skids, and onboard installation interfaces.

• Support integration tasks involving air intake/exhaust, lube oil, fuel, cooling, and electrical/control subsystems.

• Aid in the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), installation guides, and system P&IDs.

• Participate in turbine performance testing, vibration analysis, and thermal/hydraulic data collection under supervision.

• Assist in alignment checks, shaft coupling verification, and package fit-up at shipyards or test stands.

• Help coordinate with automation/control teams for turbine start/stop logic and system interlocks.

• Support compliance documentation and prepare engineering reports for class society reviews (ABS, DNV, etc.).

• Track test data and assist with pre- and post-processing of performance and condition-monitoring results.

• Participate in FAT, dock trials, and sea trials, assisting with instrumentation setup, test execution, and reporting.

Key Focus Areas:

• Mechanical Layout of Marine Gas Turbine Packages

• Basic Integration with Shipboard Systems (Fuel, Air, Oil, Cooling)

• Support for Installation and Alignment Tasks at Shipyards

• Participation in Performance and Vibration Testing

• Preparation of Engineering Drawings and Technical Documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• 0–2 years of experience in gas turbine systems or marine mechanical systems (internships or project-based experience preferred).

• Familiarity with mechanical drafting tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or NX) and engineering documentation standards.

• Basic understanding of gas turbine components (compressor, combustor, turbine) and their marine applications.

Preferred Skills:

• Internship or project experience with marine propulsion systems, power generation, or turbomachinery.

• Exposure to marine standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, IMO) or naval engineering practices.

• Hands-on familiarity with tools used in field testing or alignment (dial indicators, laser alignment, borescope inspections).

• Willingness to travel and work in shipyard or offshore environments during testing and commissioning phases.

Work Environment:

• Office-based design work with regular support at shipyards, marine integration sites, and gas turbine test stands.

• Field work includes physical access to engine rooms, confined spaces, and operational vessels.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for on-site and shipboard work.