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We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!
Rimkus seeks an accomplished Naval Architect, Marine Engineer, or Maritime Consultant to join our Marine Practice Group and our Fort Lauderdale District Office. We are looking for a driven marine professional who is eager to expand their expertise in technical marine investigations. The successful candidate will bring advanced technical knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative spirit, ideally with experience in a design office, shipyard, or marine regulatory environment.
- Perform on-site, hands-on inspections of vessels and components.
- Provide technical and scientific support to clients involved in litigation.
- Prepare detailed, objective expert reports that clearly document findings and withstand rigorous scrutiny.
- Actively participate in business development, including marine insurance and admiralty law events.
- Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Exposure or experience with marine insurance disputes preferred but not required.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
- Proficiency in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and engineering/design software.
- Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical reports, journals, financial documents, and legal materials.
- Composure under pressure, including during depositions and cross-examinations.
- Extensive experience in the use and application of U.S. and international maritime regulations and standards.
- Experience with various vessel types including recreational vessels, yachts, sea-going commercial cargo ships, and cruise ships.
- Experience with various vessel construction materials (Composite, Aluminum, and Steel)
- Willingness to work in shipyards, waterfront, or offshore environments as needed.
- Ability to climb ladders, board vessels, and navigate confined spaces safely.
- Occasional travel for inspections, shipyard visits, or sea trials.