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Naval Architect
Naval ArchitectRainier Recruiting • Seattle, WA, US
Naval Architect

Naval Architect

Rainier Recruiting • Seattle, WA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Rainier Recruiting is partnering with an engineering consultancy who is seeking a skilled Naval Architect to join its marine engineering team. With a strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, this organization supports a wide range of complex maritime projects. The team is composed of professionals who are passionate about the marine industry and driven to deliver dependable, client-focused solutions.Passive candidates who are employed and curious to hear are more than welcome to have a “no-commitment” conversation with our Recruiting team about why this could be an exciting career opportunity.




Compensation & Benefits:
  • Annual salary to $125,000 plus bonus (negotiable).
  • Opportunity to own employee ownership shares.
  • Bonus and profit-sharing eligibility.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including coverage for dependents.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 10% match.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements.




Location: Seattle, WA or Providence, RI. This position is onsite 3 days a week and work from home 2 days a week.




Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical efforts on a range of projects, including ship design, marine civil structures, offshore renewable energy systems, floating platforms, and marine construction support.
  • Conduct environmental and hydrodynamic analysis for floating structures, including mooring system design, motion response studies, hydro-elastic modeling, and numerical simulations using FEA, CFD, and potential flow methods.
  • Perform advanced data analysis using probabilistic approaches, system optimization, and large dataset synthesis to support fleet planning, risk assessments, and model development.
  • Contribute to internal process improvements, tool development, and knowledge sharing within the group.
  • Mentor junior engineers and actively support client engagement and relationship management.

Education & Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering, naval architecture, or a closely related field; advanced degrees (MS/PhD) are preferred.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the U.S. or the ability to obtain one within a year of hire is strongly preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must have unrestricted work authorization or qualify for a TN visa.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least three years of experience in ocean engineering or related fields such as hydrodynamics, offshore operations, mooring analysis, or ship/platform design.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills grounded in core engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with global performance modeling of vessels or offshore structures.
  • Experience in project management, including client interaction, team leadership, and oversight of budgets and schedules.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Rhino, WAMIT, OrcaFlex, Python, SWAN, SMP, and Microsoft Office.
  • Exposure to fieldwork, model testing, and validation of simulation tools.
  • Working knowledge of maritime standards and regulations (e.g., USCG, ABS, DNV, API).

Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel for site visits or fieldwork, as needed.
  • Some projects may require a valid driver’s license, passport, or TWIC card.




Who is Rainier Recruiting?

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.



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