Principal Naval Architect / Marine Engineer

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🐻 Alaska – Remote

🐻 Alaska – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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Allen Marine Tours

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1970

🏨 Hospitality

✈️ Travel

Hospitality • Travel

Allen Marine Tours is a family-owned tour operator based in Sitka, Alaska, that has run day-cruises for Southeast Alaska visitors since 1970. Operating a fleet of over 25 vessels with bases in Sitka, Juneau, and Ketchikan, it is the largest and most experienced day-cruise company in Alaska and remains led by three generations of the Allen family. The company offers maritime sightseeing and excursion services focused on tourism and visitor hospitality across Southeast Alaska.

📋 Description

• Serve as senior technical authority for Allen Marine’s vessel fleet, shipyard operations, and marine infrastructure • Lead development, technical review, and approval of vessel designs, modifications, repairs, conversions, and structural improvements • Prepare, review, approve, and when legally authorized seal engineering drawings, plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation • Perform or coordinate naval architectural analyses including stability, weight, hydrostatics, buoyancy, trim, structural modifications, and machinery arrangements • Evaluate 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 vessel construction, repair, refit, conversion, and maintenance projects • Provide senior-level engineering judgment and practical solutions to complex problems • Lead 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 for 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 • Assist with engineering requirements, permitting, and coordination with contractors, surveyors, architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies • Translate operational and business needs into practical, cost-conscious engineering solutions • 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 with commissioning, testing, inspections, and acceptance of completed projects • Maintain accurate engineering drawings, calculations, revisions, and technical records • Lead root-cause investigations and develop corrective actions, risk-reduction measures, and long-term solutions • Communicate technical requirements and engineering recommendations to project, operations, contractor, regulatory, and leadership stakeholders • Provide technical oversight for U.S. Coast Guard requirements, classification standards, building codes, ASTM standards, and other regulations • Support regulatory inspections and approvals and coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard, classification societies, permitting authorities, and regulatory agencies • Identify regulatory, permitting, certification, and engineering approval requirements early in project planning • Travel periodically to Allen Marine facilities, vessels, shipyards, and operating locations, primarily throughout Southeast Alaska

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing is required • Must be able and willing to obtain engineering licensure by comity in Alaska and other jurisdictions as required by project needs • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, structural engineering, marine construction, or a closely related field • Demonstrated responsibility for complex engineering projects • Strong understanding of vessel structures, marine systems, stability, and marine construction • Ability to read and produce engineering drawings and technical documentation • Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, or equivalent • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to conduct field measurements and inspections and translate field conditions into practical engineering solutions • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently and effectively with Project Managers, shipyard personnel, vessel crews, contractors, and regulatory agencies • Valid U.S. driver's license and a clean driving record • Ability to work aboard vessels and marine structures, climb ladders, access confined or difficult-to-reach areas, and wear required personal protective equipment • Ability to work independently in a remote environment, maintain reliable communication and connectivity, manage priorities across multiple projects, and remain responsive across Alaska time zones and project schedules • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays during the tour season • Must adhere to Allen Marine and United States Coast Guard Consortium Drug & Alcohol Policies & Procedures

🏖️ Benefits

• Ability to work remotely • Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays during the tour season • Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities • Opportunities for mentorship and career growth • World-class employment environment • Sustainable operations and support for Alaska Native communities