Turbomachinery Engineer – Marine Propulsion and Power Systems

The Senior Turbomachinery Engineer is a technical lead responsible for the design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of advanced gas and steam turbine systems used in marine propulsion and onboard power generation. This role involves leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, driving performance optimization, and ensuring compliance with marine classification and safety standards across naval, commercial, and hybrid marine platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Lead the engineering and integration of marine turbomachinery systems, including propulsion turbines, generator turbines, gearboxes, and shafting.

  • Oversee thermal and performance cycle analysis, component selection, and system optimization for various operating profiles.

  • Manage detailed design, review, and validation of gas and steam turbine layouts, couplings, support structures, and auxiliary systems.

  • Direct rotor dynamics, vibration, thermal stress, and structural integrity assessments for critical rotating components.

  • Collaborate with marine systems, controls, electrical, and structural engineering teams to ensure full system integration and functional alignment.

  • Drive compliance with ABS, DNV, IMO, SOLAS, and other applicable regulatory and classification standards.

  • Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), sea trials, and field commissioning, ensuring reliable performance under real-world conditions.

  • Guide root cause investigations, performance upgrades, retrofits, and long-term reliability initiatives for in-service vessels.

  • Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, risk assessments, and lifecycle cost analyses to stakeholders and customers.

  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; provide technical leadership in training, peer reviews, and process development.

Key Focus Areas:

• • Advanced Gas/Steam Turbine Propulsion Systems – High-power density turbines, exhaust management, fuel flexibility

  • System Performance Optimization – Full-ship thermal performance modeling, load-sharing strategies, hybrid integration

  • Mechanical and Thermal Interface Design – Couplings, seals, thrust bearings, and thermal expansion control

  • Lifecycle Engineering Support – Diagnostics, condition-based maintenance, and failure mode mitigation

  • Standards and Certification – Delivering systems within classification society and flag state requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred)

  • 8+ years of experience in turbomachinery systems design and integration (marine propulsion experience required)

  • Expert knowledge of thermodynamic cycles, rotating machinery performance, and vibration analysis

  • Proficient in performance simulation tools (e.g., GateCycle, Thermoflex, EES) and CAD/CAE platforms (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks, NX)

  • Proven leadership in cross-functional engineering teams, with strong project management and coordination abilities

  • Deep familiarity with marine regulatory codes, environmental compliance (NOx/SOx), and fuel handling for LNG, diesel, and hybrid vessels

  • Excellent communication skills for technical reporting, design justification, and client-facing engagements

Preferred Experience:

• • Direct experience with naval propulsion systems, commercial shipping powertrains, or LNG/Cruise ship turbine systems

  • Background in hybrid-electric or energy recovery propulsion solutions

  • Knowledge of condition monitoring systems, predictive analytics, or digital twin applications for rotating machinery

  • Experience with retrofit design, repowering projects, and life extension of legacy marine propulsion systems.