Job Title: REMOTE Structural Engineer/Naval Architect

Job Description:

This position involves engineering mechanical systems, underwater systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), diver tools, and methods for ship and offshore structure construction, inspection, repair, and recovery by divers and ROVs. The work supports operational requirements for Navy and commercial customers. Primarily office-based, this role requires some offshore travel for testing and supporting offshore equipment. The engineer will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and will receive moderate supervision while increasingly leading projects and directing junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop systems and components for underwater use and supporting equipment, including ROVs, AUVs, diving systems, cofferdams, handling systems, and deck equipment.
• Plan engineering and design work to meet customer requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable codes and standards.
• Perform system engineering analysis under the guidance of senior engineers and lead the integration of subsystems and systems.
• Engineer, test, troubleshoot, and document prototype subsystems and systems throughout their lifecycle, from conception to operation.
• Provide technical leadership and management for projects, including client interface, technical team organization, design responsibility, and some fiscal oversight.
• Participate in marketing, conferences, and bid and proposal activities.
• Draft and assemble project documentation packages and proposals as assigned.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment on multiple projects, coordinating with engineers, resource managers, and program managers.
• Supervise the work of engineers, CAD designers/draftspersons, and subcontractors, and review drawings and analyses performed by others.
• Utilize basic mechanical analyses and equipment, providing expertise in at least two types of equipment.

Essential Skills:

• Experience with SolidWorks and structural engineering, including knowledge of structural theory.
• Proficiency in structural analysis, mechanical design, and project management.
• Experience in marine engineering, including welding, hydraulics, umbilicals, rigging, subsea systems, and naval architecture.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• BS degree in mechanical, structural, naval architecture, marine, or ocean engineering desired.
• Minimum 8 years of applicable working experience in the marine industry.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks Simulation or similar FEA software.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance is desired.

Work Environment:

• This is a remote position.
• The company is 100% employee-owned, offering employees a direct stake in the company’s success through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Employees engage in complex underwater operations using cutting-edge technology such as ROVs, AUVs, and ADS systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $50 - $60