Naval Architect / Marine Engineer
United Plastic Fabricating · Houston TX ·
- Category
- Architecture
Tideman Marine Services, a subsidiary of United Plastic Fabricating, seeks an experienced Naval Architect / Marine Engineer in the Houston/Galveston area to perform stability analyses, structural and scantling calculations, and USCG/ABS/DNV compliance work for commercial vessels such as tugboats, barges, passenger vessels, and dry docks.
Tideman Marine Services – Texas | Houston/Galveston Area Preferred
Tideman Marine Services (TMMS), a subsidiary of United Plastic Fabricating, Inc. (UPF), is a marine engineering and naval architecture firm providing engineering solutions for new and existing vessels. From vessel design and stability analysis to dry dock engineering and historic vessel restoration, our team works closely with vessel owners, operators, and shipyards to help keep vessels safe, seaworthy, and compliant.
We are seeking an experienced Naval Architect / Marine Engineer to join our team. This position will perform naval architecture and marine engineering work for a variety of commercial vessels, including tugboats, passenger vessels, fishing vessels, barges, and dry docks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, solving complex vessel-design challenges, working directly with customers, and spending time in shipyards seeing projects come to life.
Location: Candidates must currently reside in Texas, preferably in the Houston or Galveston area.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform stability analyses and conduct vessel stability tests
- Develop structural and scantling calculations for new and existing vessels
- Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses
- Review and approve engineering drawings and vessel designs
- Design and evaluate aluminum and steel vessel structures
- Lead engineering projects from initial concept through completion
- Coordinate with customers, shipyards, vessel owners, and other project stakeholders
- Conduct shipyard and vessel visits for inspections, measurements, testing, and project support
- Evaluate existing vessels and structures and develop engineering solutions for modifications, repairs, and upgrades
- Ensure designs comply with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations and classification society requirements, including ABS and DNV
- Prepare engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, and technical reports
- Provide technical guidance and support throughout vessel construction, modification, and repair projects