Mid-Level Naval Architect – Marine Construction & Dredging

Glosten; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus & Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Glosten, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, seeks an engineer with hands-on experience in heavy civil construction, dredging, crane engineering, or salvage. You will lead projects, coordinate with clients, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Naval Architecture degree with PE licensure and are proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino3D, and FEMAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in maritime sector, consulting engineering, marine construction, or dredging.
• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture; PE licensure preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Rhino3D, and FEMAP; strong communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States; TN visa eligibility may be considered.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork (may require TWIC or passport).

Responsibilities

• Apply hydrostatics, stability, and structural analyses.
• Understand maritime regulatory guidance and submittal processes, ship checks, surveys, and shipyard practices.
• Manage small to medium projects including client communications, leading engineering teams, budgeting, scheduling, and proposals.
• Independently evaluate and apply standards and criteria; resolve diverse technical issues.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Project Management

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino3D

FEMAP

Job description

Glosten, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, seeks an engineer with hands-on experience in heavy civil construction, dredging, crane engineering, or salvage. You will lead projects, coordinate with clients, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Naval Architecture degree with PE licensure and are proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino3D, and FEMAP.