PamliEcoConnectBuild the Fleet That Changes Eastern NC
PamliEcoConnect is designing and building a fleet of electric foiling vessels in Eastern NC — operating the first scheduled crossing of the Pamlico Sound. We need builders, operators, technicians, and professionals across two phases. The fleet we build will create the daily water commute to Hatteras Island that simply doesn't exist today.
Two Phases, Two Teams
You can express interest in either phase or both. We'll contact you when hiring opens for your area.
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Phase 1 — Build
- We are in R&D and build planning now
- Fabrication sited in the Inner Banks counties of Eastern NC
- Phillips Boatworks leads the build
- Seeking skilled tradespeople, engineers, and marine systems specialists
Hiring When Service Launches
Phase 2 — Operations
- Route operations, terminal staff, customer service
- Environmental monitoring crew
- Maintenance technicians
- Business development and administration
Role Categories
Positions span skilled trades, licensed maritime work, technology, business operations, and environmental monitoring.
Build & Engineering
Phase 1- Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture
- Electrical Systems / 405V Marine Power
- Composite / Fiberglass Fabrication (foiling hull construction)
- Welding / Metal Fabrication
- Systems Integration / Testing
- Boat Builder / Marine Trades
Operations
Phase 2- Route Captain / Licensed Mariner (USCG licensed)
- Mate / Crew
- Terminal Operations (dock crew, boarding staff, safety officers)
- Vessel Maintenance Technician
- Safety & Emergency Response Officer
Technology
Phase 1 & 2- Autonomous Systems / AI Navigation
- Marine Electronics / Sensor Systems
- Software / Fleet Management Systems
- Communications Systems
Business & Support
Phase 1 & 2- Business Development
- Grant Writing / Government Relations
- Marketing & Communications
- Legal / Maritime Regulatory
- Finance / Accounting
- Community Liaison (Hatteras, Ocracoke, Swan Quarter, Columbia, Belhaven)
Environmental & Research
Phase 1 & 2- Environmental Monitoring Technician
- Research Coordination
- Data Analysis
Why Work Here
Building something that doesn't exist yet
PamliEcoConnect is designing the first fleet of electric foiling vessels on the US East Coast — and operating the crossing Hatteras Island has needed for generations.
Work in Eastern NC — where it matters
The vessels are built here, in the Inner Banks counties. The fabrication, the engineering, the trades work — it stays in the region.
The commute you build might be your own
Workers, tradespeople, and professionals from the Inner Banks and Outer Banks will have a water commute option that doesn't exist today. You help build it — you get to use it.
Ground floor of a growing clean maritime company
We're building the team before the formal openings. Early relationships lead to real roles. This is how you get in on a clean-energy maritime operation before it opens to the public.
Contractor & Consulting Opportunities
Many roles — especially in Phase 1 — can be structured as contractor or part-time arrangements. Fabrication contractors, consulting engineers, legal and regulatory consultants, marketing contractors, and marine service businesses are all welcome to express interest. If your business serves the maritime industry in Eastern NC, we want to know you.
Express Your Interest
No formal positions are open yet — but we're building our candidate list now. Fill this out and we'll contact you when we're ready.