James Crabtree, P.E.
About James Crabtree, P.E.
James Crabtree, P.E. is a Platform Engineering Manager at Irving Shipbuilding, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in naval architecture and marine engineering, having held various positions at General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works and Navatek, Ltd.
Work at J.D. Irving
James Crabtree currently serves as the Platform Engineering Manager at Irving Shipbuilding, a division of J.D. Irving, Limited. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organization. His role involves overseeing engineering processes and ensuring the successful execution of platform-related projects.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics
James Crabtree has extensive experience at General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Naval Architect from 2007 to 2011, followed by a role as a Structural Engineer from 2011 to 2012. He then participated in the Engineering Development Program from 2012 to 2014, before taking on the role of Hull Outfit Design Lead for the USCG Cutter from 2014 to 2015. He returned to the company as an Area Supervisor for Pre-Outfit & Ship Completion from 2015 to 2016, and later served as a Senior Marine Engineer from 2016 to 2019.
Experience at Navatek, Ltd.
James Crabtree worked as a Senior Naval Architect at Navatek, Ltd. from 2019 to 2020. During his time there, he applied his expertise in naval architecture to various projects, further enhancing his skills in the field before transitioning to his current role at Irving Shipbuilding.
Education and Expertise
James Crabtree holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and naval architecture.