Senior / Principal Maritime Engineer

HR Wallingford • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions that help communities, industries, and ecosystems live and work more sustainably with water. Our global teams combine research excellence, data‑driven insight, and deep technical expertise to help organizations understand and respond to the changing influence and impact of water.
Our Maritime and Ships Division is at the center of our maritime consulting work. We apply world‑renowned, state‑of‑the‑art technologies to tackle complex challenges across ports, waterways, and marine environments worldwide.
We are expanding our presence in North America and are seeking a Senior or Principal Maritime Engineer to join our Houston‑based team.
In this leadership role, you will guide and support ship navigation and mooring consultancy projects for clients across the U.S. and internationally. You will coordinate ship navigation simulation and mooring studies using our advanced ship and tug simulators, helping clients enhance safety, operational efficiency, and port performance.
You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, engage with clients to understand their needs, and help develop tailored engineering solutions. You will also contribute to innovation through research and development activities and support business development as we grow our North American footprint.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a visible, impactful role within a respected global maritime consultancy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior‑level roles or 10+ years for Principal‑level roles. Equivalent experience gained through varied pathways is welcomed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Experience in ship navigation, ship mooring, and/or port development engineering or consultancy projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating inclusively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with federal agencies (e.g., USACE, DoD).
• Experience with programming languages such as Python.
• Experience in business development or client engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ship navigation and mooring simulation studies using advanced simulator technology.
• Develop engineering analyses and recommendations to improve navigational safety and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the organization to deliver high‑quality project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Contribute to research and development activities to advance our maritime engineering capabilities.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client meetings.
• Represent HR Wallingford at client presentations, technical meetings, and industry events.
• Travel within the U.S. and internationally as project needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive market‑aligned compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD insurance and401K plan with company match).
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive, collaborative culture within an international organization that values diversity, innovation, and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior