Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Marine Operations

Location: On-site in Portland, Oregon, United States. Periodic offshore travel and travel to vendors and test sites are required. Relocation assistance to Portland is available if needed.

Salary: $175,000–$200,000 per year, plus company equity.

Company

hirify.global is a renewable energy and ocean technology public benefit corporation developing ocean-based energy systems and renewable fuel infrastructure.

What you will do

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for novel automated marine support systems.
• Complete trade studies and define preferred system architectures and requirements.
• Perform engineering analyses and coordinate subject matter experts as needed.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs, CAD models, schematics, and related documentation.
• Execute and oversee fabrication, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of critical assets.
• Support offshore operators during initial commissioning and provide sustaining engineering.

Requirements

• BS or higher in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience owning novel hardware development from concept through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of marine mechanical systems, including welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial automation, and data acquisition.
• Ability to solve problems without clear examples or well-defined requirements and manage critical vendor relationships.
• Competence with 3D modeling software and mechanical design practices; Siemens NX is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Portland and travel offshore periodically is required.

Nice to have

• Offshore operations experience or experience designing hardware for offshore environments.
• Leadership experience in engineering development, fabrication, or operations.
• Structural FEA experience.
• Experience working with marine regulatory bodies, classification societies, or the USCG.
• General knowledge of the marine industry, including operations and major vendors.

Culture & Benefits

• High-autonomy, personal-ownership culture focused on solving complex engineering problems.
• Flexible working hours and flexible or unlimited paid time off.
• Company-paid Gold-level PPO health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents.
• Company-paid dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Access to 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA accounts.
• Equity participation and relocation assistance to Portland.