Marine Engineering
Shipyard Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Shipyard Engineers run newbuild, repair, and conversion work at shipyards — managing engineering, production, and class compliance.
Median Salary
$92.0k
$66.2k – $129k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for shipyard engineers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 13% year-on-year increase in Shipyard Engineer mandates, driven by newbuild orderbooks, dual-fuel conversions, and the global decarbonisation retrofit wave.
Salary Trend
Shipyard Engineer compensation typically falls between $66.2k and $129k, with experienced shipyard engineers in the global maritime market commanding $129k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.
Career Path
Shipyard Engineers typically progress to Naval Architect, Dry Dock Manager roles, or into lead naval architect, project director, and shipyard / consultancy leadership across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run shipyard engineering and production
- •Liaise with class, owners, and subcontractors
- •Drive schedule and cost performance
Qualifications
- •B.Eng marine / mechanical / structural
- •Shipyard / dry-dock experience
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Shipyard Engineer jobs by city
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Dubai
5.9K openings · $120k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
4.6K openings · $118k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Fujairah
4K openings · $96.6k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Doha
5.0K openings · $120k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Ras Laffan
4.2K openings · $101k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Dammam
4.5K openings · $101k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Jeddah
4.6K openings · $101k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Muscat
3.5K openings · $96.6k
Shipyard Engineer jobs in Manama
3.2K openings · $101k
Shipyard Engineer salary insights
Shipyard Engineer salary in Dubai
$120k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Abu Dhabi
$118k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Fujairah
$96.6k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Doha
$120k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Ras Laffan
$101k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Dammam
$101k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Jeddah
$101k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Muscat
$96.6k
Shipyard Engineer salary in Manama
$101k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Shipyard Engineers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Shipyard Engineers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Shipyard Engineers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Shipyard Engineers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Shipyard Engineers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Shipyard Engineers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Shipyard Engineers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Shipyard Engineers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Shipyard Engineers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
Related specialties
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Shipyard Engineer in the global maritime market is around $92.0k, typically ranging from $66.2k to $129k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.