Lead Naval Architect - Salvage & Wreck Removal

Resolve Marine Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolve Marine Group seeks a Senior Naval Architect to support emergency response and wreck removal operations on project sites worldwide. The role involves developing technical plans, 3D hull models, stability analyses, and on-site field engineering support.

You will work with classification societies, prepare drawings using CAD tools, and supervise junior engineers while maintaining engineering reports. Travel up to 25% is required and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in marine operations or shipyard, salvage preferred.
• Experience with CAD drawing development and completion of construction drawings.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or ability to obtain PE license; PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop emergency response and wreck removal technical plans and drawings.
• Create 3D hull models for stability software and damage assessment.
• Perform hydrostatics calculations and determine ballast/cargo discharge requirements.
• Develop and review engineering plans, arrangements, and drawings for projects.
• Coordinate with classification societies and flag states on assets.
• Supervise junior engineering staff on projects and provide on-site support.

Skills

Hydrostatics calculations

3D hull modeling

On-site supervision

Engineering planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

GHS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resolve Marine Group seeks a Senior Naval Architect to support emergency response and wreck removal operations on project sites worldwide. The role involves developing technical plans, 3D hull models, stability analyses, and on-site field engineering support.

You will work with classification societies, prepare drawings using CAD tools, and supervise junior engineers while maintaining engineering reports. Travel up to 25% is required and a PE license is preferred.