Structural Designer

Position Type:
Direct Placement

Title:

Structural Designer 3

Location:

Florida

Pay Range:
Open – Negotiable

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare and modify scantling drawings.
• Perform detailed design/drafting of marine craft structures, plans, and outfitting for new shipbuilding and repair/conversion.
• 2D structural design with AutoCAD.
• 3D structural modeling with FORAN or Ship Constructor.
• Prepare assembly drawings, profile plots, and nests.
• Extracting views from the 3D model and preparing 2D drawings from those.
• Preparing change documents for various changes driven by program, production, client, or engineering.
• Providing solutions to complex structural and shipbuilding problems that arise daily in production, working in conjunction with other members of the team.
• Work closely with the specific supervisor to work efficiently towards meeting the schedule.
• Act as a mentor to designers I and II.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• An associate degree in drafting, engineering technology, or similar fields of study is preferred but not required.
• 5-10 years of experience in a ship-design/shipbuilding environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, and adobe pdf.
• Experienced in ship structural design and drawings.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software and learning new software as necessary.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience with ABS/USCG rules is highly desired but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.