Functions:
- This is not a supervisory position.
- The Naval Architect and Marine Engineer I will work closely with team members and under the guidance of a direct supervisor.
- Job functions include but are not limited to:
- Prepare, modify, and review scantling and outfitting drawings and analyses against applicable class society and regulatory rules.
- Perform detail design/drafting of marine craft structures, plans and outfitting for new shipbuilding and repair/conversion.
- Perform general structural calculations using the 1st principal methods and/or finite element analysis.
- Review of construction packages and 3D model created by 3D design software such as FORAN or Ship Constructor, against the approved design package. And work with supervisor or senior members of the team towards solutions if problematic issues are observed.
- Learn to be able to interpret regulatory and classification society rules.
- Perform heavy lift calculations.
- Perform stability calculations and checks.
- Learn to use software such as GHS, Flow 3D, femap/Nastran and any other new software the company may decide to use.
- Providing solutions to complex structural and shipbuilding problems that arise daily in production, working in conjunction with other senior team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, and Rhinoceros.
- Capable of learning department-specific software programs to assist in various analyses.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience are preferred but not required:
- 0-5 years of experience in a ship-design/shipbuilding environment.
- Experience with ABS/USCG rules is highly desired.
- Technical writing skills.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Citizenship: US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required.
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
- Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
- Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
- Work surface is stable (flat)
- Some yard visit may render a high noise level environment and may require climbing ladders and entering confined spaces.
