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Job Description - Marine Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vice President Marine Engineer with experience or strong interest in forensic investigation, litigation support, risk and loss consulting, and repair and retrofit design. This is a senior, client-facing role.

In this position, you will lead complex investigations across the seaport and waterfront built environment, marine infrastructure, industrial facilities, transportation systems, and high‑tech applications. You will play a key leadership role in growing and shaping a developing marine forensics business line, leveraging the Thornton Tomasetti platform while collaborating closely with a small team.

You will be supported by a diverse, multidisciplinary team ranging from entry-level engineers to senior leadership, with the autonomy to manage projects, mentor staff, and drive client relationships.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and manage marine forensic investigations involving vessels, ports, terminals, and waterfront infrastructure from site assessment through final reporting and testimony

  • Serve as a senior technical and client-facing leader, working directly with attorneys, vessel owners, port and terminal operators, contractors, and insurance professionals

  • Perform and oversee analyses including mooring, towing, and anchoring; hull damage and repair planning; dry dock, graving dock, and ship lift evaluations

  • Conduct structural, material, and mechanical failure analyses, including root cause analysis, damage assessment, and equipment loss consulting and mitigation

  • Independently manage projects while mentoring and supporting engineers within the Forensics practice

  • Drive business development through conferences, industry events, and client relationships to expand the Texas marine forensics presence

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering or similar; Master’s degree in a related field preferred

  • 12+ years of experience in the ocean, marine, or maritime engineering field

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in Ocean or Civil Engineering

  • Demonstrated ability to bring or develop a book of business and contribute to practice growth

  • Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, defensible reports that articulate engineering opinions supported by sound principles and facts

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, meet deadlines, and travel for short-duration site assignments as needed

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare

  • Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Commuter Transit (where available)

  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments

  • Fitness Reimbursement

  • And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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