Marine Technical Project Manager

Leidos is a leading firm in naval architecture, marine engineering, and small-craft design. They are seeking a Marine Technical Project Manager to provide marine engineering design expertise, develop technical specifications, and lead project teams for high-speed and small craft design projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide marine engineering design expertise for high-speed and small craft throughout the design lifecycle — concept through detailed design for production
• Independently develop technical specifications, analysis reports, and calculations, and create designs that meet client and regulatory requirements (ABS, RINA, LR, ISO, USCG)
• Plan, estimate labor, and develop schedules for marine design projects
• Lead small project teams comprised of naval architects, marine engineers, and designers
• Monitor budget and schedule performance for vessel design projects
• Control project scope
• Interface directly with the client
• Mentor junior staff
• Perform quality-control reviews of calculations and drawings prepared by peers
• Prepare status updates, technical reports, high-level briefings, proposals, specifications, and cost estimates in response to client requests

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Eligible for Secret DoD security clearance
• B.S. Degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a marine design engineer, with a focus on high-speed and small craft design
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Project Management
• Broad knowledge of marine engineering principles and practices, with deep expertise relevant to small craft and high-speed vessels
• Strong familiarity with regulatory requirements (ABS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG/ABYC)
• Experience developing calculations and drawings for Class and Flag review and approval
• Strong time management and organization skills as an independent contributor
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems using first principles hand calculations
• Proficiency in using industry-standard CAD software, including AutoCAD and Rhino
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Shipyard or boatyard experience
• Advanced degree in engineering
• Project Management Professional certification
• Professional Engineering license
• Professional certificates of competency in applicable CAD & engineering software
• 10+ years of marine engineering design experience