Marine Consultant Jobs

Marine Consultant jobs are open across maritime engineering, offshore energy, naval architecture, and environmental services, at every level from junior consultant to principal and director, with specializations in vessel inspections, port operations, and risk assessments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerWSP
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Senior Travel Consultant - Marine & Energy, Crew Movement - Remote
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Senior Travel Consultant - Marine & Energy, Crew Movement - Remote
Direct Travel
Remote
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Marine Sales Consultant | Boat Sales Specialist
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Marine Sales Consultant | Boat Sales Specialist
River Valley Power & Sport
Rochester, Minnesota
Consulting & Professional Services
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$85k - $250k/yr
51-200

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Executive Consultant Risk Control, Construction Energy and Marine
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Executive Consultant Risk Control, Construction Energy and Marine
Travelers
Irvine, California
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$112k - $185k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Underwriting Consultant - Inland Marine (Hybrid or Remote)
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Underwriting Consultant - Inland Marine (Hybrid or Remote)
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
Englewood, Colorado
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Product Management
$151k - $206k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Lead Consultant, Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Engineering
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Lead Consultant, Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Engineering
WSP
Irvine, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Structural Engineering
$90k - $140k/yr
Master's degree in civil engineering

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Marine Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

WSP1 open role
Travelers1 open role
Direct Travel1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in marine consultant jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or a related field
  • Experience conducting vessel surveys, inspections, or casualty investigations
  • Familiarity with IMO conventions, SOLAS regulations, and MARPOL requirements
  • Professional certification such as a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential or SNAME membership
  • Proficiency with marine software tools including AutoCAD, NAPA, or stability calculation programs
  • Strong report writing skills for delivering technical findings to clients and regulatory bodies

Tips for Your Marine Consultant Job Search

Tailor your resume to project types

Marine consulting resumes that list specific project types, such as salvage operations, hull surveys, or offshore platform assessments, get more callbacks than generic ones. Match the language in each job posting to the work you've actually done.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists marine consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight certifications on your first page

Credentials like SNAME membership, USCG licenses, or IMO-related training are often screened before anyone reads your work history. Place them prominently near the top of your resume so they're visible immediately.

Target firms by their service lines

Marine consulting firms specialize narrowly, some focusing on casualty investigation, others on regulatory compliance or fleet management. Research each firm's service lines before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to the work they actually do.

Prepare technical scenarios for interviews

Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a past survey, damage assessment, or compliance review step by step. Prepare two or three detailed examples you can describe from initial scope through final deliverable, including any complications you resolved.

Negotiate based on project travel demands

Marine consultant compensation packages often vary based on expected travel intensity and site visit frequency. Before accepting an offer, clarify the typical number of on-site days per month and factor that into your total compensation evaluation.

Marine Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most marine consultants?

The most active employers for marine consultants right now are WSP, Travelers, and Direct Travel, and the most openings are in California, Colorado, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate around major port cities and offshore energy corridors.

How many marine consultant jobs are remote?

About 100% of marine consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most survey and inspection work. Sub-specialties like regulatory compliance advisory, environmental impact reporting, and technical documentation review are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become a marine consultant?

Start with a degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or maritime studies, then build several years of seagoing or shipyard experience before transitioning to a consulting role. Earning industry credentials and developing a track of completed surveys or technical reports strengthens your profile. Many consultants enter the field after careers as ship officers, marine surveyors, or port engineers.

How do you get hired as a marine consultant with little experience?

Entry-level marine consultant roles often require a relevant degree plus internship or cadet experience rather than years of independent project work. Firms that handle cargo surveys or condition inspections are more open to junior candidates they can train on-site. Demonstrating hands-on familiarity with vessels, even from academic projects or seagoing work, matters more than consulting credentials at this stage.

What does the marine consultant interview process look like?

Most marine consultant interviews begin with a screening call covering your background and the specific vessels or project types you've worked on. A technical interview typically follows, where you walk through a past survey, casualty investigation, or compliance assessment in detail. Senior roles often include a client-facing scenario or a written exercise to assess your report writing and communication skills.

Where can I find and apply to marine consultant jobs?

You can find and apply to marine consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the listings that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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