Project Engineer - Nationwide (Travel Required)

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Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

THIS ROLE:

The Project Engineer is the leader responsible for all aspects of production & survey within our dredging projects including providing technical/operational expertise to the operations team. This includes the oversight of all surveys to both the operations team and the admin team.  In addition, the Project Engineer administers project survey requirements from completion to final approval. The Project Engineer directs all dig strategy with the dredge management team. The Project Engineer is also responsible assisting the Project Manager in establishing, maintaining and performing all duties required to provide administrative support for dredging project jobsites.

**This role follows a 2 week on / 2 week off rotational schedule.  This role will require travel to different projects sites and our corporate HQ/shipyard in Long Beach, CA**

WHAT YOU’LL DO:    

Manage all survey assets 

Develop dig strategy with project management

Analyze survey data to advise/plan daily dredge plan

Responsible for all technical/operational aspects of survey in the assigned project within the guidelines set by the Project Manager and customer

Generate daily survey related deliverables and discuss survey results with Project Manager and crew

Perform survey related calculations

Define, generate, and review project requirements documentation within defined scope

Develop work plans and hazard analysis to ensure safety and efficiency

Resolve of engineering, material and planning issues

Ensure implementation of improved engineering processes

Work with purchasing department on vessel specific purchases needed which includes sourcing from appropriate vendors and arranging the shipment

Track, analyze and generate reports of project progress and productivity

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies

Calibrate, troubleshoot & maintain survey and vessel positioning systems

WHO YOU ARE:

Certifications and Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management preferred. 

1+ years dredging experience as a Project Engineer or similar role

USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification

RMS competency and ability to update daily reports for clients

OSHA 30

Primavera P6 Certification

Develop SOPs for survey and engineering team

Understanding of pump dynamics, velocities, pipeline routes, and booster placements.

Draft and update project schedules in conjunction with Quality Control Manager

Generates volumes for pay applications 

Provides survey updates for client meetings and can act as lead for client meetings in absence of PM or QCM

Proficient in setting up survey equipment such as GPS positioning on tugs and dredge, base stations, and tide gauges with no assistance.

Able to calibrate a survey boat by manipulating settings, verifying equipment communication, perform bar checks, etc.

Ability to interpret project plans and specs to produce survey deliverables with minimal assistance.

Develops and maintains master volume sheets for projects recording dig/pay, volume remaining, shoaling, slopes, etc.

Plans out and coordinates all acceptance, progress, and third-party surveys.

Competent in drafting contract RFIs

Assists in scheduling & staffing of field engineers

Ability to fill in as Project Manager as needed

Handles auxiliary management duties when needed such as client interface, fueling appointments, delay troubleshooting, and subcontractor management.

Document and produce data/write ups for change orders, differing site conditions, REAs, etc.

Generates and submits pay applications in conjunction with Quality Control Manager

Set up and deploy new dredging and survey equipment

Analyze geotechnical data

Develop production estimates for bids

Acts as a leader and mentor to other Project Engineers & Field Engineers, providing training and coaching on engineering and survey duties

Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office desktop programs, especially MS Excel

Skilled with AutoCAD, Hypack and/or other Survey software

Ability to operate small marine vessels preferred

Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels

Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings, ABS, USCG rules

Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record required

Valid TWIC

Aptitudes

Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts required.  

Excellent written and oral communication skills required

Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines required

Willingness and ability to spend time onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders required

Strong negotiation skills both verbal and written

Work outside as well as inside in an office environment.

Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)

The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

Must be comfortable entering tanks and other confined spaces

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

Additional Requirements

Rotational – 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off

Willingness to travel to project sites or Long Beach yard as needed.

Ability to work on tight deadlines for project needs outside normal business hours.

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation

Generous benefits package including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

AD&D/Life Insurance

401k (with company match)

Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.