C Project​/Field Engineer – TSHD Adele

Overview

TMMG is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Project / Field Engineer to support Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) during the construction of the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) Adele—a next-generation 347-foot, Royal IHC Beagle Mk2–class vessel being built for The Dutra Group. This position will serve as a technical and coordination hub between ESG’s production and engineering teams, Royal IHC (the design and dredge systems supplier), TMMG, and Dutra’s owner representatives.

The engineer will manage day-to-day field engineering, ensure technical compliance, and help drive the project through fabrication, outfitting, testing, and trials over a two-year build period at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe, Florida yards. The candidate is a hands-on, technically grounded marine engineer with strong experience in new construction shipyard environments who translates engineering intent into practical field execution and thrives in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder projects that demand coordination, attention to detail, and proactive communication.

The role requires a solid foundation in marine systems integration (mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical) and an understanding of class and regulatory requirements such as ABS and U.S. Coast Guard standards. Background in dredging, offshore, or heavy marine equipment construction is highly valuable. The engineer must manage engineering and production interfaces—bridging shipyard teams, OEM vendors, and design agents like Royal IHC—while ensuring technical accuracy and schedule performance.

A proactive, accountable, adaptable mindset with strong interpersonal skills and a focus on vessel quality and performance is essential.

• Program Integration & Controls:
  Establish and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) covering design milestones, procurement, fabrication, system installation, commissioning, and testing phases.
• Develop short-term lookahead plans and production tracking metrics tied to physical progress in hull, machinery, and system areas.
• Identify critical-path activities, potential delays, and resource conflicts; provide recommended recovery actions to maintain milestone performance.
• Maintain and update a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) linking contract specifications, Royal IHC design deliverables, ABS/USCG requirements, and test verification points.
• Support ESG and TMMG management with weekly progress briefings, risk registers, and performance dashboards.

• Engineering & Design Interface Coordination:
  Serve as the on-site liaison for technical clarifications, RFIs, ECNs, and vendor data inquiries between ESG engineering, Royal IHC, and The Dutra Group.
• Review system design packages (P&IDs, one-lines, foundation drawings, and interface schematics) for constructability, accuracy, and integration consistency.
• Verify that vendor and IHC documentation aligns with U.S. standards, ABS class requirements, and ESG’s production capabilities.
• Track as-built configuration through engineering changes and drawing revisions, ensuring configuration control from design through trials.

• Production & Outfitting Support:
  Provide hands-on field engineering support to ESG’s production and subcontractor teams during module erection, pipe routing, cable pulls, and equipment installation.
• Support material takeoffs, resolve field deviations, and provide real-time technical guidance to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Participate in tagout, inspection, and preservation activities to verify readiness for system completion and testing.
• Document field discrepancies and coordinate with design engineering for timely resolution.

• Vendor, OEM, and Systems Integration:
  Coordinate daily with OEM suppliers of dredge pumps, drag arms, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and automation controls to ensure proper interface, installation, and commissioning sequencing.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and verify equipment performance against design and contract requirements.
• Track delivery schedules for long-lead items, manage punch lists, and verify installation alignment, clearances, and load-out requirements.

• Quality Assurance, Testing & Trials:
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