Mechanical Field Engineer – Offshore Wind SOV Program

DescriptionBackground check, US Citizenhip, and drug screening are requirements for this position. Travel is 90%.Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding – Sturgeon Bay, WisconsinSupporting the CREST Wind Service Operations Vessel (SOV) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind ProgramThe position supports the offshore wind Service Operations Vessel (SOV) currently under construction for the Virginia Wind / Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind program. The vessel is a Jones Act-compliant HAV 832 SOV design being constructed for the Crowley-ESVAGT CREST Wind joint venture and will support Siemens Gamesa offshore wind operations off the Virginia coast.RequirementsPosition SummaryThe Senior Mechanical Field Engineer provides hands-on waterfront engineering support during vessel construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, testing, and delivery activities aboard the SOV program.This is not a traditional office-based design engineering role. 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 will split time between onboard vessel support and engineering office coordination while serving as a liaison between engineering and production to help resolve technical issues, support commissioning execution, validate system readiness, and maintain schedule progress.The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested, integrated, and operated aboard complex vessels.Primary Areas of SupportThe position directly supports the three core areas identified by FBS leadership: Commissioning Oversight & CoordinationSupport 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 SupportServe 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 ResolutionProvide 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.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesMechanical Systems IntegrationSupport Installation And Commissioning OfPropulsion systemsThrustersAuxiliary systemsFuel systemsCooling systemsHVAC systemsHydraulic systemsOffshore support equipmentPumps and piping systemsVerify installation compliance with ABS and USCG requirements.Conduct onboard inspections and ship checks.Commissioning & Testing SupportSupport mechanical test execution and operational verification.Assist WithPre-functional testingFunctional testingIntegrated systems testingDock trialsSea trialsCoordinate with vendors and OEM representatives during startup activities.Track deficiencies and support closure efforts.Production & Waterfront CoordinationWork Directly WithShip superintendentsCraft laborProduction managementTest teamsPlanning teamsVendorsHelp sequence work to support commissioning schedules.Resolve technical conflicts impacting production flow.Regulatory & Quality SupportSupport ABS inspections and regulatory reviews.Verify Work Aligns WithABS requirementsUSCG regulationsVessel technical specificationsOffshore wind operational requirementsSupport turnover package reviews and completion documentation.Physical Job RequirementsPhysical & Work Environment RequirementsDaily onboard vessel access required.Ability ToClimb laddersTraverse unfinished ship spacesEnter confined spacesWork in industrial shipyard environmentsCombination office and waterfront work environment.Extended work hours may be required during critical commissioning periods.Education/Certification RequirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline preferred.Minimum 5–10 Years SupportingVessel constructionShip repairCommissioningMarine systems integrationStrong Understanding OfMarine mechanical systemsShipyard production operationsWaterfront executionCommissioning processesFamiliarity WithABSUSCGDP systems preferredAbility To Read And InterpretP&IDsMechanical drawingsTechnical manualsShip specificationsStrong troubleshooting and coordination skills.Preferred ExperienceOffshore wind vessel experience.DP vessel experience.Experience SupportingSOV vesselsOSVsOffshore construction vesselsComplex commercial vessel buildsPrevious shipyard waterfront support experience.