Marine Engineer

Heerema Marine Contractors is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to join its Houston-based team. This role supports the development of offshore transportation, installation, and removal solutions for fixed and floating structures across the offshore energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Motions analyses for vessels, cargo, and lifted objects.
• Conduct towing analyses, including tug requirements, stability, and tow characteristics.
• Develop ballasting sequences for floating-structure installation and removal operations.
• Perform mooring-line installation and removal analyses for floating facilities (FPUs, SPARs, etc).
• Conduct environmental statistics and weather downtime assessments.
• Provide offshore representation and technical guidance to Vessel Management Teams and crew.

This position offers technically challenging work in a fast-paced project environment and requires strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree from an accredited university in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline.

Ideal candidates will have 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications/experience include:

• Design or analysis of floating structures.
• Programming and data analysis in MATLAB or Python.
• Orca Flex experience.
• Working knowledge of ABS, DNV, API, ISO, and related industry standards.
• Knowledge of hydrodynamic and stability software such as MOSES, WAMIT, or Hydro
  
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• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Multisurf or Rhino.

Travel is dependent upon executable projects year to year, and ranges from 0 to 15%.