Maritime Development & Regulatory Consultant

About The Job

AcuTech Consulting Group is seeking a Maritime Development & Regulatory Consultant to support maritime safety, security, emergency management, and regulatory compliance projects associated with LNG facilities, marine terminals, port infrastructure, and energy transportation systems.

This role will support a variety of consulting projects involving the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), FERC, PHMSA, terminal operators, engineering firms, and other maritime stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical writing, analytical, and project coordination skills, along with an interest in complex maritime and energy infrastructure projects.

This position is well-suited for candidates with experience in maritime operations, emergency management, LNG or terminal operations, regulatory compliance, marine transportation, or operational risk analysis.

What You’ll Do:

Maritime Safety & Regulatory Support

• Support development of Waterway Suitability Assessments (WSAs) under 33 CFR Part 127.
• Participate in maritime risk assessments, navigation safety evaluations, and SIMOPS evaluations associated with LNG, crude oil, and marine cargo operations.
• Conduct research and analysis related to USCG, FERC, PHMSA, TSA, and international maritime regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development of Facility Security Plans (FSPs), Facility Security Assessments (FSAs), Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), and related regulatory documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, regulatory summaries, and client deliverables.
• Support emergency planning, operational risk evaluations, and consequence analysis activities.

Project Coordination & Client Support

• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams, pilots, emergency responders, terminal operators, and regulatory agencies.
• Support stakeholder meetings, workshops, and project coordination activities.
• Track project schedules, deliverables, action items, and regulatory commitments.
• Assist with development of briefing materials, meeting summaries, and executive-level communications.

Data Analysis & Technical Support

• Support GIS-based and quantitative risk analysis activities.
• Conduct research related to vessel traffic, marine operations, weather, tides, currents, and navigational constraints.
• Collect, organize, and analyze technical data associated with maritime transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with development of hazard registers, risk matrices, and operational analyses.

Business Development Support

• Support proposal preparation, technical scopes of work, and client presentations.
• Assist with development of marketing materials and professional content related to maritime safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in strategic growth initiatives supporting maritime, energy, and critical infrastructure clients.

What’s Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Emergency Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Homeland Security, Transportation, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in maritime operations, LNG or energy infrastructure, emergency management, regulatory compliance, marine transportation, operational risk analysis, or consulting environments
• Experience with the following:
• USCG maritime safety and security regulations, including 33 CFR Parts 105 and 127, as well as FERC and PHMSA regulatory environments
• LNG marine transportation operations, terminal infrastructure, SIMOPS evaluations, and marine operational risk analysis
• Emergency response planning, incident management principles, and maritime security/risk assessment methodologies
• GIS platforms, technical writing, data analysis tools, and development of technical/regulatory deliverables
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to synthesize complex technical and regulatory information into concise deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a consulting environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

What’s Preferred

• Prior military, Coast Guard, port operations, terminal operations, or marine transportation experience is highly desirable
• Professional communication skills with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders
• “Seller-Doer” mentality with the ability to both execute technically and grow client relationships