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Marine Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship are available through U.S. employers willing to file PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. EB-2 covers advanced-degree candidates; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of qualifying experience, leading to lawful permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 93237
Job Category: Infrastructure; Engineering; Project Management
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Hatch is currently seeking an experienced Marine Structural Engineer to be based in Houston, TX as part of our dynamic and growing global Ports & Terminals (P&T) team, and to immediately support several major ongoing engagements with both public and private clients. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated established engineer in the ports, marine and coastal industry with demonstrated hands-on experience delivering for a broad range of clients. We have a number of exciting major projects throughout the US within the container, oil & gas, and dry bulk industries.
The position will involve:
- Accurate needs definition of client requirements
- Overseeing technical teams in the delivery of port and marine studies or design documentation
- Overseeing accurate implementation and adherence to specifications of design solutions delivered to clients including supervision and sign-off of completed work
- Active mentorship and development of graduates in technical fields of port and marine competencies
- Working within virtual teams in other geographies for seamless delivery of clients in any location
- Coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions
- Supporting business development initiatives
- Ensuring the delivery of quality work according to Hatch standards and procedures
Functional Tasks
- Definition and accurate planning during the sales cycle by contributing to identifying leads, transitioning these into opportunities, formulating proposals and crafting work and project approaches
- Leverage professional network to develop new opportunities
- Collaboratively engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle process
- Take on applicable project or task leadership roles and being responsible for the on time, on budget and on specification delivery of services and solutions
- Deliver excellence throughout projects and seeking opportunities to improve the client and/or project outcomes
- Take ownership of health, safety and environmental initiatives to “Work Safely Together” and contribute to a culture to minimise impacts on others or the environment
- Actively partake in and regularly connect with the Hatch P&T global practice through communication, activities in sharing of skills and supporting new initiatives
- Coach / Mentor others using a hands-on approach to further develop capabilities in Hatch
- Build a culture of collaboration with peers and partners
- Periodic travel might be required for periods of time
Preferred Experience / Education
- The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables
- Bachelors Degree in a Civil or Mechanical Engineering discipline with Masters Degree preferred in the fields of ports, marine and/or coastal engineering
- Minimum of 7 years of experience including ports and marine engineering projects
- Registered PE in the State of Texas
- Experience with front end study delivery
- Experience in detail design in port and/or marine structures, including development of load cases, detail structural analysis and design according to best practice codes and standards
- Proven business and technical experience having demonstrated client engagement skills that enabled problem synthesis and solution development through targeted interactions
- Experience working with distributed teams of professionals and in managing teams of professionals
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Requisition ID: 93237
Job Category: Infrastructure; Engineering; Project Management
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Hatch is currently seeking an experienced Marine Structural Engineer to be based in Houston, TX as part of our dynamic and growing global Ports & Terminals (P&T) team, and to immediately support several major ongoing engagements with both public and private clients. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated established engineer in the ports, marine and coastal industry with demonstrated hands-on experience delivering for a broad range of clients. We have a number of exciting major projects throughout the US within the container, oil & gas, and dry bulk industries.
The position will involve:
- Accurate needs definition of client requirements
- Overseeing technical teams in the delivery of port and marine studies or design documentation
- Overseeing accurate implementation and adherence to specifications of design solutions delivered to clients including supervision and sign-off of completed work
- Active mentorship and development of graduates in technical fields of port and marine competencies
- Working within virtual teams in other geographies for seamless delivery of clients in any location
- Coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions
- Supporting business development initiatives
- Ensuring the delivery of quality work according to Hatch standards and procedures
Functional Tasks
- Definition and accurate planning during the sales cycle by contributing to identifying leads, transitioning these into opportunities, formulating proposals and crafting work and project approaches
- Leverage professional network to develop new opportunities
- Collaboratively engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle process
- Take on applicable project or task leadership roles and being responsible for the on time, on budget and on specification delivery of services and solutions
- Deliver excellence throughout projects and seeking opportunities to improve the client and/or project outcomes
- Take ownership of health, safety and environmental initiatives to “Work Safely Together” and contribute to a culture to minimise impacts on others or the environment
- Actively partake in and regularly connect with the Hatch P&T global practice through communication, activities in sharing of skills and supporting new initiatives
- Coach / Mentor others using a hands-on approach to further develop capabilities in Hatch
- Build a culture of collaboration with peers and partners
- Periodic travel might be required for periods of time
Preferred Experience / Education
- The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables
- Bachelors Degree in a Civil or Mechanical Engineering discipline with Masters Degree preferred in the fields of ports, marine and/or coastal engineering
- Minimum of 7 years of experience including ports and marine engineering projects
- Registered PE in the State of Texas
- Experience with front end study delivery
- Experience in detail design in port and/or marine structures, including development of load cases, detail structural analysis and design according to best practice codes and standards
- Proven business and technical experience having demonstrated client engagement skills that enabled problem synthesis and solution development through targeted interactions
- Experience working with distributed teams of professionals and in managing teams of professionals
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Marine Engineer
Document your sea-service hours precisely
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements. Compile certified sea-service letters, U.S. Coast Guard credentials, and STCW certificates early so your employer's attorney can build an accurate job description that matches your actual experience record.
Target shipyards with active I-140 histories
Use Migrate Mate to search for marine engineering employers with verified green card sponsorship histories, filtered by role and location. Prioritizing companies that have already navigated PERM for similar roles reduces your risk of encountering an employer unfamiliar with the process.
Verify your prevailing wage category before applying
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to identify which wage level applies to your experience. Mismatches between your offered salary level and DOL's prevailing wage determination can delay or derail PERM certification before recruitment even begins.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
If you hold a U.S.-recognized master's degree in marine engineering or naval architecture, you likely qualify for EB-2. Without that advanced degree, EB-3 skilled worker applies if you have at least two years of documented experience. Getting this classification right shapes the entire PERM job description.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, so nationals from high-demand countries can face significant backlogs after PERM is certified and an I-140 is approved. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to track your priority date's movement before accepting a role that depends on a fast timeline.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. Separately, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same-or-similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 or more days. Confirm both conditions with your new employer's attorney before resigning.
Green Card Marine Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Marine Engineer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work status. Your employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, demonstrating through a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test that no qualified U.S. worker is available. That is distinct from an H-1B visa, which requires only an LCA and covers a fixed, renewable period with no path to permanence built into the petition itself.
What PERM recruitment steps does my employer need to complete for a Marine Engineer role?
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test that typically includes two Sunday newspaper advertisements, a 30-day job order with the State Workforce Agency, and three additional recruitment steps such as job fairs, employee referrals, or postings with professional marine engineering associations. All results must be documented and retained before filing the PERM application with DOL.
Where can I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Marine Engineer positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship histories, searchable by role and location. Focusing on shipyards, offshore operators, consulting firms, and government contractors that have already filed PERM for similar roles gives you a more realistic picture of which employers are willing to commit to the full sponsorship process.
Does my USCIS Coast Guard license or STCW certification help with EB-2 or EB-3 classification?
Licensure strengthens your overall qualifications profile but does not substitute for the degree or experience requirements USCIS uses to classify EB-2 versus EB-3. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of training or experience. Your attorney will need to match your credentials to the job description DOL certifies.
Can nationals from India or China face a backlog even after PERM is approved for a Marine Engineer job?
Yes. Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals from high-demand countries can wait years between I-140 approval and the date USCIS can actually process the final green card. Your priority date, established when DOL accepts the PERM application, determines your place in the queue. Tracking the monthly Visa Bulletin through USCIS is the most reliable way to monitor movement.