Naval Architect

Position Type: Contract

Title: Naval Architect

Location: Alabama

Pay Range: Open – Negotiable

 

 

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

 

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer & Project Department Engineer.

SUPERVISES: Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons.

 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

 

 

General:

 

2 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience in the manufacturing, construction (or similar) industry, shipbuilding industry preferred.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Possesses leadership skills, Ability to help grow company culture.

Capable of training and developing level 1 engineers.

Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Ability to interact with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, and MS Office products.

 

Preferred:

 

Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.).

Working knowledge of modular construction methods.

Working knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels.

Impedance Calculations.

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

 

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering degree.

Working knowledge of vessel structural and hull form designs.

Working knowledge of vessel trim, stability, and hydrostatic calculations.