Principal Naval Architect​/Marine Engineer

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Professional Sitka, AK, US

7 days ago Requisition

The Principal Naval Architect / Marine Engineer serves as a senior technical authority for Allen Marine’s vessel fleet, shipyard operations, and marine infrastructure. This position provides advanced naval architecture and marine engineering leadership across vessel construction, modifications, repairs, refits, maintenance, and projects involving docks, ramps, facilities, and other shore-side infrastructure.

The Principal Engineer independently develops, reviews, and approves complex engineering solutions; establishes and applies engineering standards; and provides technical guidance to Project Managers, shipyard personnel, vessel crews, contractors, and company leadership. This role supports projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept development and field investigation through engineering design, regulatory coordination, construction, inspection, commissioning, and final documentation.

The position requires periodic travel to Allen Marine facilities, vessels, shipyards, and operating locations, primarily throughout Southeast Alaska, based on project requirements and operational needs.

• Lead the development, technical review, and approval of vessel designs, modifications, repairs, conversions, and structural improvements.
• Prepare, review, approve, and, when required and legally authorized, seal engineering drawings, plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Perform or coordinate naval architectural analysis including stability, weight, hydrostatics, buoyancy, trim, structural modifications, and machinery arrangements.
• Serve as a senior technical authority in evaluating vessel modifications for structural integrity, stability, operational suitability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements aboard vessels and incorporate existing conditions into engineering designs.
• Support the vessel construction, repair, refit, conversion, and maintenance projects.
• Provide senior-level engineering judgment and practical solutions to complex problems identified by vessel crews, mechanics, welders, shipyard personnel, Project Managers, and leadership.
• Lead the technical review of contractor, consultant, and vendor drawings, calculations, specifications, equipment selections, and technical submittals.
• Provide engineering and design support for docks, ramps, gangways, platforms, and other marine infrastructure.
• Design or modify structural components associated with docks, ramps, and shore-side facilities.
• Evaluate existing structures and develop repair, modification, or replacement solutions.
• Develop plans and specifications for shop-fabricated and field-installed structures.
• Perform field measurements and inspections for facilities and marine infrastructure projects.
• Assist with engineering requirements, permitting, and coordination with contractors, surveyors, architects, structural/civil engineers, and regulatory agencies.

• Translate operational and business needs into technically sound, practical, and cost-conscious engineering solutions and provide technical direction on complex or high-risk projects.
• Assist Project Managers with technical scopes, estimates, material requirements, schedules, and project planning.
• Provide engineering support during construction and resolve field conditions or design conflicts.
• Inspect completed work and verify conformity with drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Assist…