Principal Maritime Engineer

At HR Wallingford we design smart resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research data insights and the power of our collective expertise we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

Principal Maritime Engineer

Location: Houston Texas USA (on site with flexibility)

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About HR Wallingford

Our Maritime and Ships Division is at the center of our maritime consulting work. We apply worldrenowned stateoftheart technologies to tackle complex challenges across ports waterways and marine environments worldwide.

We are expanding our presence in North America and are seeking a Principal Level Maritime Engineer to join our Houstonbased team and take a leadership role in our ship navigation and mooring related consultancy projects.

Role Overview

This position requires expertise in project management scientific analysis engineering skills and a strong understanding of the marine environment.

You will be responsible for leading ship navigation simulation and mooring studies using our state-of-the-art ship and tug simulators to assess and improve ship navigation safety and efficiency. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams you will ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes. Effective communication with clients globally will be crucial as you will need to understand their requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs. Engaging in innovative research and development activities will support the growth of our ship navigation mooring and other naval architecture and marine engineering services. Furthermore you will contribute to business development efforts by procuring and winning new projects as well as cultivating relationships with national and international clients.

Your expertise and leadership will play a vital role in advancing our capabilities and maintaining our position as a leading provider of ship navigation and mooring solutions in the marine industry.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic international consultancy that works on technically challenging and rewarding maritime projects around the world.

Flexible work arrangements including partial remote options may be available depending on experience.

Key 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 highquality 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.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Ocean Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10 years of experience in a relevant consulting environment equivalent professional experience relevant to the role will also be considered
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Proven experience of ship navigation ship mooring and/or port development engineering or consultancy projects.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships and respond to time-sensitive issues

• Ability to work independently while collaborating inclusively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated problemsolving and criticalthinking abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

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

What We Offer

• Competitive marketaligned 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 worklife balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive collaborative culture within an international organization that values diversity innovation and sustainability.

Further information

• Download a full job description and person specification.
• The closing date for applications is 20^th April 2026

How to apply

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.