Design Engineer – Marine/Offshore (Piping)

Role Overview

Goltens Worldwide is hiring a Design Engineer focused on marine and offshore piping work in Singapore. The position sits within the Green Technology department and supports projects reporting to the Green Manager for Green Technology and the Business Manager for Product & System and Green Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Create piping material specifications, material take-offs, and end-connection details such as male connectors and JIC/NPT fittings for BWTS and scrubber systems.
• Carry out detailed engineering and design for new piping installations onboard vessels.
• Produce detailed piping drawings for classification society review and for manufacturing/installation use onboard ship.
• Support onboard laser scanning activities and validate actual retrofit conditions for BWTS and scrubber installations.
• Assess structural analysis, loading calculations, pressure-drop and friction-loss calculations, and associated drawings.
• Address classification society comments promptly to help speed up design approval.
• Prepare piping and pump specifications, including piping arrangement and piping support standards.
• Develop preliminary equipment layouts for engine rooms, pumps, and auxiliary rooms.
• Review work scope, project schedules, basic design data, client requirements, drawings, and plot plans.
• Prepare piping information lists, layout documents, and other deliverables according to standard procedures.
• Provide field engineering support and guidance for piping installation and testing onboard.
• Offer technical and documentation support to customers as required.
• Coordinate with design subcontractors to ensure accurate delivery timelines and keep the project team and sales team updated, including MTO completion for customer quotations.
• Liaise with customers, principals, internal departments, sales teams, and other stakeholders throughout execution until project completion.
• Handle any additional tasks assigned by management.
• Support project and document control activities.

Preferred Experience and Capabilities

• Background in piping system design and engineering is preferred.
• Experience checking onboard piping systems for BWTS or similar systems is an advantage.
• Exposure to piping calculations such as pipe sizing, wall thickness, pressure drop, pump head, air receiver, BWTS, and scrubber systems is preferred.
• Ability to prepare P&IDs for marine piping systems.
• Experience preparing and reviewing piping layouts, updating drawings, and managing deliverables.
• Comfortable working with clients, classification societies, and vendors, with familiarity in international standards such as ASME and API.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Marine Offshore Engineering from a recognised institution is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in marine piping or mechanical design is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with 2D and 3D ship-design tools such as Cadmatic, AutoCAD, and point-cloud modelling software.
• Understanding of classification rules, statutory regulations, marine safety standards, and technical codes applicable to ships.
• Knowledge of basic piping design principles and classification society requirements for marine and offshore projects.
• Good project management skills.
• Familiarity with classification bodies and guidelines such as DNVGL, ABS, LR, CCS, BV, and NK.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver work independently, professionally, and efficiently.
• Strong continuous-improvement mindset and a proactive approach.
• Detail-oriented with the discipline and diligence needed to meet client and principal expectations.
• Willingness to travel overseas when required.
• Strong people skills, sound integrity, and good interpersonal, organisational, and time-management abilities.
• Capable of communicating effectively with technical managers, superintendents, ship captains, chief engineers/officers, and crew onboard.
• Committed to safe working practices and risk awareness while working on ships.
• Experience or knowledge of the marine, offshore, or oil & gas industry is relevant.

Additional Information

Location: Singapore. Department: Green Technology. Reporting lines include the Green Manager for Green Technology and the Business Manager for Product & System and Green Technology. Applicants should be ready to support project/document control, customer coordination, and site work as part of the role.

Application Details

The application form requests a full name, email address, resume upload, and an additional information field. A phone field is also present in the form. Resume uploads accept DOC, DOCX, and PDF files up to 50 MB.