Naval Architect

Jerry Pittman is hiring remote Naval Architects in the Shipbuilding industry

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer & Project Department Engineer

SUPERVISES: Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

General:

• Minimum Three (3) to seven (7) years of shipyard design and construction experience or equivalent experience.
• Candidates with equivalent experience as a Cognizant Engineer over one or more systems may also be considered.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
• 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
• Working knowledge of vessel structural design
• Working knowledge of vessel trim & stability calculations

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Where do you currently reside (city, state)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Naval Architecture: 3 years (Required)
• Cognizant Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
• vessel trim & stability calculations: 1 year (Required)
• AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)
• Shipconstructor: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote