Senior-Level Naval Architect

Sayres, a distinguished leader in defense support services to the DOD, is currently seeking an experienced Senior-Level Naval Architect with a current SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS, in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Naval Architect will provide engineering leadership and technical support to the PMS 300 Service Craft Planning Yard (PY) group, supporting craft modifications, shipboard repairs, engineering assessments, design development, and life-cycle engineering activities.

The Naval Architect will provide naval architecture and engineering support for the design, analysis, evaluation, modification, and life-cycle engineering of the Service Craft Fleet. The position will specifically focus on vessel stability, weights and centers management and structural engineering, possess a strong background in naval architecture, with experience in intact and damaged stability, hydrostatics, weight and moment calculations, and marine structural design and analysis.

Should possess extensive knowledge and experience in managing and accomplishing the workload of a Navy Planning Yard or commercial equivalent (design of vessel modifications and life cycle engineering support). At a minimum, the Candidate must possess B.S. degree in Naval Architecture or a related engineering discipline. Candidate must be able to obtain Government Common Access Card and Secret Clearance for accessing government systems.

• Serve as the lead engineering support resource for Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering in support of PMS 300 PY Technical Lead and PMS 300 Project Managers for managing and accomplishing US Navy Service Craft Planning Yard workload.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for shipboard modifications, repairs, alterations, and engineering assessments, including development and review of engineering solutions for in service vessels.
• Manage and coordinate a technical workforce responsible for PMS 300 Service Craft PY Group's workload, including shipboard designs, stability analyses, structural analyses, design reviews, engineering assessments and day to day technical support.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in primary engineering discipline (Naval Architecture) for engineering and technical support for day-to-day issues presented by the Fleet.
• Develop and review vessel stability assessments including all traditional naval architecture practices and standards.
• Evaluate proposed weight additions, removals, and relocations to determine their effects on vessel displacement, stability, trim, list and operating limits.
• Develop and review weight estimates, weight reports, and weight and moment calculations to support vessel modifications and configuration management.
• Apply knowledge of marine structural design principles, vessel construction, structural members and connections, load paths, strength, stability and shipboard arrangements to support vessel modifications and repairs.
• Interpret and apply applicable US Navy, ABS, USCG, and commercial engineering and design requirements.
• Develop, review and revise Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) using AutoCAD. Review and mark-up SIDs developed by other engineering activities and issue/upload completed SIDs to PMS 300 database.
• Develop Ship Alteration Records (SARs) and issue & upload completed SARs to PMS 300 database.
• Provide Laison Action Record (LAR) support, including preparation of LAR responses and issuance/upload of completed LARs.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, technical documentation, and proposed shipboard modifications for technical adequacy, structural integrity, constructability, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate and manage the workload of shipcheck teams, including planning, technical direction,…