The Senior Marine Boiler Engineer leads the design, development, optimization, and certification of marine boiler systems for large commercial vessels, naval platforms, offshore units, and LNG carriers. This role drives system architecture decisions, leads thermal analysis and emissions reduction initiatives, and ensures design compliance with international codes and marine classification standards. The position requires strategic coordination with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, shipyards, OEMs, and regulatory bodies.
Lead the end-to-end design and validation of marine boiler systems (main and auxiliary) including water-tube, fire-tube, and waste heat recovery units (WHRUs).
Develop advanced thermal and CFD models to optimize heat exchange, combustion efficiency, and emissions control.
Define and validate system operating envelopes across varying fuel types (HFO, MGO, LNG, dual-fuel) and voyage profiles.
Oversee technical compliance and design certification with classification societies (DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register, BV) and international marine standards (IMO SOLAS, MARPOL Annex VI, ASME).
Lead engineering reviews, design audits, and FMEAs for boiler safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Interface with naval architects, shipyards, automation teams, and control engineers for system integration and commissioning.
Spearhead failure investigations, RCA, and performance troubleshooting on in-service boilers—both dockside and shipboard.
Guide adoption of decarbonization technologies, such as fuel-flexible burners, low-NOx systems, and thermal optimization under EEDI/EXI constraints.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to technical standards, workflows, and tool development.
Support business development by reviewing client specifications, preparing technical proposals, and advising on boiler system selection.
High-efficiency marine boiler design and fuel adaptability
Thermal systems leadership in vessel decarbonization initiatives
Marine standards compliance (IMO, ASME, ISO, DNV, ABS)
Cross-functional collaboration with propulsion, HVAC, and automation systems
Risk analysis, lifecycle cost reduction, and emission compliance engineering
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Thermal Power Engineering (required)
Master’s degree or equivalent specialization in thermofluids, heat transfer, or energy systems (preferred)
Experience:
8+ years of experience in marine boiler engineering, thermal system design, or marine mechanical systems
Proven track record in newbuild design, retrofit upgrades, or advanced fuel system integration (e.g., LNG, dual-fuel)
Technical Skills:
Expertise in thermal analysis tools (EES, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics)
Strong knowledge of ASME Boiler Codes (Sec I, VIII), IMO regulations, and marine class society rules
Familiarity with automation interfaces (PLC, DCS) and instrumentation for boiler safety and performance
Knowledge of transient load behavior, fuel changeover procedures, and shipboard energy audits
Understanding of decarbonization pathways like hybrid steam plants, waste heat recovery, and energy efficiency indexing (EEDI/EXI)
Leadership & Soft Skills:
Strong project management and team leadership capabilities
Ability to interface with ship owners, classification societies, and engineering partners
Clear communicator in technical forums, contract negotiations, and onboard commissioning
Proactive mentoring of junior team members and cross-disciplinary collaborators