The Mid-Level Marine Boiler Engineer leads and contributes to the design, thermal performance optimization, and compliance verification of marine boiler systems for vessels such as tankers, container ships, naval platforms, and offshore support vessels. This role involves independent design calculations, thermal modeling, system integration support, and troubleshooting, with a focus on fuel efficiency, compactness, and regulatory compliance. The engineer collaborates across disciplines to ensure that boiler systems operate reliably under varying marine operational profiles.
Perform detailed thermal design, combustion analysis, and heat recovery assessments for marine boiler systems.
Develop and validate boiler heat balance models and size components such as burners, superheaters, economizers, and drums.
Analyze transient thermal behavior under different load conditions and voyage profiles.
Apply finite element and CFD tools to assess temperature gradients, material stress, and fluid dynamics.
Prepare and review engineering documentation for classification society approvals (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register).
Support fuel flexibility studies, including HFO, MGO, LNG, and dual-fuel burner systems.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in the mentorship process.
Support failure investigations and root cause analysis on boiler malfunctions in dry dock or operating vessels.
Collaborate with ship design teams to integrate boiler systems with propulsion, HVAC, and auxiliary systems.
Ensure adherence to IMO SOLAS, MARPOL Annex VI, and ASME Section I or VIII as applicable.
Thermal efficiency and emissions reduction in marine boiler systems
Design for harsh marine environments and dynamic operational profiles
Systems integration with marine mechanical and electrical subsystems
Compliance with international marine safety and emissions regulations
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Thermal/Power Engineering (required)
Master’s degree preferred or considered an asset for design-heavy roles
Experience:
3–7 years of experience in marine boiler systems, thermal equipment design, or shipboard power plant engineering
Experience in new build projects, retrofit designs, or classification approvals
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in EES, ANSYS, MATLAB, or COMSOL for thermal analysis
Experience with boiler design software and heat exchanger sizing tools
Working knowledge of IMO, SOLAS, and classification society rules (DNV, ABS, etc.)
Understanding of waste heat recovery, auxiliary boiler cycles, and superheat control
Familiarity with marine piping, controls, and steam distribution networks
Soft Skills:
Strong technical documentation and presentation skills
Independent problem-solving ability and decision-making in design reviews
Effective communicator in cross-functional and international shipbuilding teams
Capability to manage multiple projects and meet regulatory timelines