Mechanical Engineer, Marine Operations
Portland, OR$125k - $175kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior Engineer, Marine Operations responsible for designing, building, and testing bespoke support equipment to deploy, retrieve, inspect, and maintain offshore marine assets at scale and reduced cost.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Responsible Engineer for the development of novel marine support systems (steel structures/weldments, mechanisms, pneumatics/hydraulics, and industrial controls/data acquisition)
- Complete trade studies to identify preferred architectures/requirements
- Carry out relevant engineering analysis individually and manage the support of subject matter experts as required
- Detail the design of bespoke mechanical equipment (CAD modeling, development of schematics, etc.)
- Execute and oversee the fabrication, testing, and commissioning of critical assets
- Support offshore operations through initial commissioning of new systems and sustaining engineering
Qualifications
- BS or higher in mechanical engineering
- Experience owning the development of novel hardware from concept through commissioning
- Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to marine systems (welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial automation & data acquisition)
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems that lack clear examples or well-defined requirements
- Capable of managing critical vendor relations
- Thrives in a culture of personal ownership
- Competent with 3D modeling software and design practices (Siemens NX preferred)
Skills
Required:Structural and mechanical design3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX)Trade studiesEngineering analysisVendor relationsOffshore operations support
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, dependents)
- Dental insurance (100% paid for employees and partners/dependents)
- Vision insurance (100% paid for employees and partners/dependents)
- Disability insurance (long-term)
- 401(k) with tax-advantaged accounts (FSA options)
- Relocation assistance
Last updated Sep 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Panthalassa
Go where the energy is
We're harnessing renewable energy in the open ocean and delivering it around the world. Engineered in Portland, Oregon.
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