Marine Engineering Manager

Position

Marine Engineering Manager / Chief Naval Architect

About Us

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company specializing in the new construction and repair of aluminum and steel vessels. Located on a storm-protected, 100-acre inland campus in Palatka, Florida, with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, we are committed to delivering top-quality craftsmanship, innovative engineering, and on-time, on-budget performance.

Position Summary

The Marine Engineering Manager / Chief Naval Architect will lead the design, engineering, and technical integration of new vessel construction and modifications while also overseeing engineering support for maintenance and repair projects. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership in engineering project management, ensuring that vessels meet the requirements of customers, regulators, and classification societies.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership – Direct all aspects of naval architecture and marine engineering design, including structural, piping, mechanical, and outfitting systems.
• Project Oversight – Manage engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with budgets, schedules, specifications, and quality standards.
• Design & Documentation – Develop and review engineering drawings, AutoCAD models, specifications, repair documents, drydocking scopes, and class society submittals.
• Construction & Repair Support – Provide on-site technical direction during vessel construction, modifications, drydockings, and major repairs.
• Technical Problem-Solving – Troubleshoot complex engineering and operational issues across multiple vessel types.
• Procurement & Contracts – Support material requisitions, vendor evaluations, and technical negotiations for outsourced engineering services and shipyard work packages.
• Compliance & Safety – Ensure adherence to company safety protocols, industry standards, and class society requirements (ABS, DNV, VB, etc.).
• Process Optimization – Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, documentation, and equipment utilization.
• Collaboration – Partner closely with project managers, production teams, and senior leadership to drive successful program outcomes.

Qualifications

What We Offer

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

J-18808-Ljbffr