Marine Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

1d • $155,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. The Role We have an opportunity for a Marine Engineer with experience or strong interest in marine forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, emergency response, salvage, inspection and repair, and retrofit design. This role requires curiosity, technical rigor, and strong written communication skills. You will have the opportunity to lead investigations involving vessels, offshore platforms, ports, waterfront facilities, industrial sites, marine infrastructure, transportation assets, and other specialized built environments. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team ranging from entry-level engineers to senior management. Responsibilities We will provide you with the opportunity to manage projects independently and support engineers in the Forensics practice on projects as needed. We will support you in business development activities such as conferences and business development events. You will be working directly with a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, vessel owners, port and terminal owners, contractors, and insurance professionals, on a wide range of investigations which may involve: Marine Systems or Equipment Mooring, Towing, and Anchoring Analyses Hull Damage Assessments and Repair Plans Dry Dock, Graving Dock, and Ship Lift Operations Marine Casualty or Accident Investigation Structural, material, and mechanical failure analysis Mechanical Failure Analysis Equipment breakdown, damage assessment, and loss consulting Root Cause Analysis Fire Protection and Detection Systems You may be called to serve as an expert witness in various scenarios, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. We will support you should such matters arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in maritime or naval engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in the maritime field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions, preferred; Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or U.S. Coast Guard license also valued.
• Ability to write reports that clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions and support these conclusions/opinions with facts and sound engineering principles preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, meet deadlines, and travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel on short notice for certain assignments.
• Ability to manage projects and teams.
• Ability to develop and mentor junior engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions, preferred; Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or U.S. Coast Guard license also valued.
• Ability to write reports that clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions and support these conclusions/opinions with facts and sound engineering principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects independently
• Support engineers in the Forensics practice on projects as needed
• Support you in business development activities such as conferences and business development events
• Work directly with a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, vessel owners, port and terminal owners, contractors, and insurance professionals, on a wide range of investigations which may involve: Marine Systems or Equipment Mooring, Towing, and Anchoring Analyses Hull Damage Assessments and Repair Plans Dry Dock, Graving Dock, and Ship Lift Operations Marine Casualty or Accident Investigation Structural, material, and mechanical failure analysis Mechanical Failure Analysis Equipment breakdown, damage assessment, and loss consulting Root Cause Analysis Fire Protection and Detection Systems
• Serve as an expert witness in various scenarios, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees