This individual can function in a supervisory, individual worker or a staff specialist capacity. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In a supervisory capacity, assists in planning, developing, coordinating, and directing a large and important engineering project or supervising a number of small projects with many complex features.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Naval Architecture & Maritime Engineering from an accredited college or university.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

10+ years of experience in Naval Architecture and Design.

Job Duties:   Independently performs work that requires conventional engineering but may also perform more complex engineering work and technical supervision. Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work. Apply naval architectural knowledge in accordance with applicable USCG, US Navy, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and other rules and regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products in one or more of the following technical areas. Hull form and hydrodynamic performance, including development of hull form geometry and lines plans, hydrostatics and curves of form, resistance and powering estimates, appendage design, maneuvering analyses, seakeeping analyses, observing and analyzing data from model tests or full-scale trials. Weight and stability analyses, including dynamic stability, development of weight and center of gravity estimates, performance of intact and damaged stability analyses, performance of deadweight surveys and inclining experiments. Structural design, hull girder strength analysis, structural configurations, and scantlings in accordance with appropriate rules or design standards, development of superstructure, mast, and local support structure to withstand primary and secondary loads. Develop concept and feasibility design studies addressing whole ship sizing and performance analyses, requirements validation, and design optimization. Design integration, coordinating inputs from various naval architectural and other engineering disciplines, such as marine engineering and structures, into balanced, closed solution designs to establish principal characteristics and design features such as length, beam, depth, draft, displacement, speed, and other performance parameters. Perform design reviews and evaluate constructability. Resolve technical issues and manage information generated through the design and construction phases of multiple and concurrent projects. Design and prepare engineering reports and related documentation, and devises charts and graphs to record results. Develop detail design/drafting in CAD format for vessel construction, modifications, vessel repairs, outfitting and other engineering plans. Adhere to all company safety, environmental, quality assurance and security programs. Responsibilities: This is a senior position for high priority, high visibility, complex programs for both commercial and government clients. Provides technical expertise and is responsible for systems engineering and integration for assigned programs. Must be independent, unbiased, and objective when evaluating the technical merit of issues, and is responsible for timely resolution of technical issues. Formulates a range of technical solutions, and conducts risk assessments, trade studies, and costs studies in order to offer technically acceptable options to the discipline lead and project engineers. Must properly document designs and technical decisions. Must be able to apply informed value judgments, make trade-offs, select between competing alternatives, and leverage concepts, technologies, and business practices to contribute to the overall best value solution to the customer. Coordinate and interact with other disciplines to produce an integrated design output. Must oversee, supervisor, and mentor junior level Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Minimum Requirements:    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 10+ years of experience in ship design. Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Broad and detailed knowledge of ship hull, mechanical, electrical, electronic and mission systems integration and systems engineering. Knowledge of naval architecture engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues. Critical thinking skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis, and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Physical Demands: Occasionally, will conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site. This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in design development, arrangements, system design, machinery selection, production design, and design integration for marine vessels such as oceangoing vessels, naval auxiliary ships, patrol vessels, offshore support vessels, research vessels, tugs, and barges. Experience in GHS, Maxsurf, or SHCP is preferred. FEA experience is preferred. Occasional domestic and international travel depending on project-specific requirements.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers designers and engineers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally, will conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site.  This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.  Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise.  Occasionally, may visit or be temporarily assigned to an operating plant or to reside in an office on-site for the duration of a project.  This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, and work near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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