Project Engineer – Nationwide

Curtin Maritime, Corp.

Project Engineer specializing in dredging projects for Curtin Maritime, managing survey assets and collaborating with operations and project management teams.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all survey assets
Develop dig strategy with project management
Analyze survey data to advise/plan daily dredge plan
Responsible for all technical/operational aspects of survey in the assigned project within the guidelines set by the Project Manager and customer
Generate daily survey related deliverables and discuss survey results with Project Manager and crew
Perform survey related calculations
Define, generate, and review project requirements documentation within defined scope
Develop work plans and hazard analysis to ensure safety and efficiency
Resolve of engineering, material and planning issues
Ensure implementation of improved engineering processes
Work with purchasing department on vessel specific purchases needed which includes sourcing from appropriate vendors and arranging the shipment
Track, analyze and generate reports of project progress and productivity
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
Calibrate, troubleshoot & maintain survey and vessel positioning systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management preferred.
1+ years dredging experience as a Project Engineer or similar role
USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification
RMS competency and ability to update daily reports for clients
OSHA 30
Primavera P6 Certification
Develop SOPs for survey and engineering team
Understanding of pump dynamics, velocities, pipeline routes, and booster placements.
Proficient in setting up survey equipment such as GPS positioning on tugs and dredge, base stations, and tide gauges with no assistance.
Able to calibrate a survey boat by manipulating settings, verifying equipment communication, perform bar checks, etc.
Ability to interpret project plans and specs to produce survey deliverables with minimal assistance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term Disability
AD&D/Life Insurance
401k (with company match)
Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents
Choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account

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Hard Skills & Tools

survey data analysissurvey calculationsengineering processespump dynamicsGPS positioningsurvey equipment calibrationproject requirements documentationhazard analysisreport generationdredging experience

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationproblem-solvingteam collaborationanalytical thinkingattention to detailorganizational skillssafety awarenessadaptabilityclient interaction

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringConstruction ManagementUSACE CQM-C CertificationOSHA 30Primavera P6 Certification