Naval Architect III

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer & Department Project Engineer
SUPERVISES: Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for design calculations and drawing development as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer
• Responsible for checking calculations done by Engineers I and Engineers II
• Complies with employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
General Required:

• Minimum Seven (7) years of shipyard design and construction experience or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in math or science with 10 years shipbuilding experience working under the Professional
• Engineering license in replace of experience listed above
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
• Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products.
• Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience in the construction of high-speed aluminum vessels
• Knowledge of modular construction methods
• Knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels
• Knowledge of shock design
• Knowledge of FEA methods
• Knowledge of composite shafting

Naval Architect:

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture
• Thorough knowledge of vessel structural design
• Thorough knowledge of vessel trim & stability calculations
• Reports to Chief Naval Architect

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
All candidates must meet basic employment eligibility guidelines:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities
• * 18 years or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
• No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

TOOLS:

• Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

• Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons
• Will determine technical adequacy of drawings and calculations

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

• Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons
• Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons

LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies,
Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, 90 dB.

SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety, and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,174.68 - $144,553.87 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mobile, AL 36602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)
• Secret Clearance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location