Naval Architect

Ref#: J022429_1787060916

Type of work

Permanent

Country

USA

Start date

August 24th, 2026

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Naval Architect / Marine Project Engineer: Seeking a technically strong marine professional with 5+ years of experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, vessel modifications, shipyard, dredging, or marine construction. Responsibilities include vessel design, fabrication support, field engineering, project management, material take-offs, procurement, and ABS/USCG compliance. AutoCAD experience preferred.

Job description

We are seeking a technically strong marine professional who can manage projects from engineering concept through fabrication and field execution. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in both the office and field environment and possess a combination of naval architecture, fabrication, project management, and regulatory compliance experience. Candidates coming from dredging, marine construction, shipyard, offshore, and workboat industries will be most successful in this role. I have attached the job description. Please let me know if we have any additional questions.
Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Designing
Fabrication & Construction Support
Project Management
Material Take-offs & procurement
Regulatory and Compliance
Field Engineering
Leadership

Required Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Marine Construction, or related experience.
Experience managing vessel modification, fabrication, or marine equipment projects.
Experience supporting field engineering and construction activities.
Experience preparing engineering packages for ABS and USCG review.

Technical Skills

Advanced AutoCAD 2D proficiency.
AutoCAD 3D experience preferred.
Strong understanding of structural and marine engineering principles.
Experience with material take-offs and quantity estimating.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project and project scheduling.
Ability to read and interpret structural, mechanical, and fabrication drawings.

Target Backgrounds:

Naval Architect
Marine Engineer
Shipyard Engineering Manager
Fabrication Manager (Marine)
Marine Project Engineer
Vessel Modification Project Manager
Marine Construction Engineer
Dredging Equipment Engineer