Operations and Analytics Engineer

The Opportunity:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock is seeking a skilled and motivated Operations and Analytics Engineer to join our Remote Operations Support Center (ROSC) in Houston, Texas. This role is central to supporting dredging operations through data-driven analysis, real-time monitoring, and operational decision-making from shore. The ROSC Engineer will play a key role in optimizing production efficiency, diagnosing performance issues, and coordinating with field teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.

An initial training period of approximately six (6) months will involve up to 50% travel for hands-on field familiarization and system integration before transitioning to approximately 5% annual travel for periodic field visits, training, or site investigations.

 About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Monitoring & Support:

• Monitor dredging operations in real time via ROSC systems, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities to optimize production.
• Provide immediate analytical support to vessel and project teams, particularly during critical operational events or production challenges.
• Collaborate with site engineers and crews to validate data interpretations and operational insights.

Performance Analysis:

• Analyze production, downtime, and equipment performance data to identify efficiency improvements and support long-term optimization initiatives.
• Assist to develop and maintain operational dashboards and performance reports for leadership and field teams.

Decision Support & Troubleshooting:

• Work closely with cross functional teams and field engineers to provide data-driven recommendations for operational adjustments.
• Support root cause analysis for performance deviations or mechanical issues, integrating field feedback with sensor data.

Report, Drawing, and QC Management:

• Create detailed reports and operational summaries for leadership review.
• Produce and update engineering drawings and visual aids used in analysis and communication.
• Conduct quality control (QC) checks on data, reports, and analyses to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as a key link between ROSC and field operations, ensuring clear, consistent communication of recommendations and findings.
• Participate in daily coordination calls and operational briefings with dredging teams.

Training & Development:

• Support crew and engineer training initiatives to enhance understanding of ROSC monitoring tools, data interpretation, and performance optimization.
• Assist in developing ROSC workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Marine, or related discipline); Master’s degree beneficial
• 3–10 years of relevant engineering or operations experience in dredging, marine construction, or heavy civil operations
• Previous operations center experience highly beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across field and office teams
• Willingness to work a 10-on/5-off rotation and early shift hours in a collaborative operations center environment
• Ability to travel up to 5% annually following the initial training period.

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual performance & salary reviews
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and LTD insurance plans
• 401(k) program that provides 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions, immediate vesting and profit-sharing contributions by the company based on company's annual performance.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.

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