Senior Naval Architect & Marine Project Lead

Darwin Recruitment

Galveston (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Naval Architect / Marine Project Manager in Galveston, TX to oversee engineering, fabrication, modification, and maintenance of dredges, barges, and marine assets. The role blends naval architecture, project management, field engineering, and regulatory compliance from concept through commissioning.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with operations and fabrication partners, manage schedules with MS Project, and ensure compliance with ABS and US Coast

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, or related marine industries.
  • Experience supporting vessel modifications, marine fabrication, or construction from design through completion.
  • AutoCAD 2D/3D experience and ability to develop fabrication drawings for marine projects.
  • Experience preparing engineering packages for ABS, US Coast Guard, or other regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings for marine equipment and vessels.
  • Design and engineer modifications to dredges, barges, and marine equipment.
  • Lead engineering and fabrication projects from concept through completion.
  • Coordinate activities with Operations, Project Managers, Vessel Managers, and vendors.
  • Develop project schedules with Microsoft Project and track milestones, budgets, and risks.
  • Prepare BOMs and material take-offs for steel, piping, and components.
  • Provide field engineering support aboard vessels and dredges.
  • Lead teams and communicate status and issues to stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Skills

Naval Architecture
Project Management
Field Engineering
Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
Microsoft Project

Job description

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Naval Architect / Marine Project Manager in Galveston, TX to oversee engineering, fabrication, modification, and maintenance of dredges, barges, and marine assets. The role blends naval architecture, project management, field engineering, and regulatory compliance from concept through commissioning.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with operations and fabrication partners, manage schedules with MS Project, and ensure compliance with ABS and US Coast

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