Naval Architect

Entry-Level and Experienced Naval Architects

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking Entry-Level and Experienced Naval Architects to join our Engineering Department in Salisbury, Maryland. Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced professional ready to take on challenging commercial vessel designs, you'll play a key role in designing and supporting the construction of U.S.

-built passenger vessels from concept through delivery.

This is a full-time, salary exempt, on-site position

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Pay: $70,000 (Entry Level) - $125,000 based on experience.
• Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
• Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA):
  Available for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with 5% Company Match:
  Available for full-time and part-time employees.
• Paid Holidays:
  Six company-paid holidays each year.
• Paid Sick and Vacation: 80 hours during your first year, 96 hours after 1 year, 144 hours after 5 years, 168 hours after 10 years.
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.

Reports To:

Director of Engineering, Vice President, President

Major Responsibilities:
The Naval Architect is responsible for generating the designs of new-build commercial vessels. Using engineering principles, the code of federal regulations, and sound judgement, the naval architect must be able to produce comprehensive ship designs that yield a vessel that is compliant with applicable regulations in addition to being easy to build and maintain. General arrangements, hull shape, structural fire protection, egress, structures, machinery arrangements, weights & centers, and hydrostatics are the key areas of focus.

Other duties include engineering support work of skilled trades, and other office duties (typical of a small office) as assigned.

Essential Functions & Tasks:

• Create drawings in AutoCAD for systems including HVAC, Structures, Stability, Electrical Distribution, Piping Systems, Main Propulsion, Navigation Systems, General Arrangements, etc. for compliance to 46 Code of Federal Regulations
• Apply ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels to design scantlings and welding schedule for new building vessels.
• Form a 3D hull shape using Rhino. Export surfaces to Solid Works and create a detailed structural model of a vessel.
• Submit detailed plans and calculations to USCG Marine Safety Center for review and approval.
• Apply knowledge of first principles to structural calculations for beams and columns.
• Be primary point of contact for hired out naval architect services such as CFD and propeller design. Interpret results.
• Perform a weight estimate during the preliminary design phase and evaluate compliance with applicable regulations of 46
  
  CFR subchapter S. Adjust hull shape, arrangements and weights to ensure compliance.
• Perform dead weight surveys and inclinings during construction.
• Select propulsion systems and produce detailed drawings of machinery installations. Take lead on interfacing with propulsion & prime mover vendors.
• Generate detailed design drawings that include all views and dimensions necessary for manufacturing.
• Spend up to 30% of time in the shipyard supporting the production, fabrication, installation, and erection of systems designed.
• Understand and apply the standards in 46 CFR T, K, F, and J as well as ABS Marine Vessel Rules.
• Assist production crews on the lay-out and fit-up of steel and aluminum assemblies.
• Seek quotes for equipment and parts needed for production and fabrication.
• Other tasks as directed.

Requirements

Required Knowledge &

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering from accredited 4-year university.
• 5 years minimum experience in shipbuilding, design office, or salvage support is preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills: verbal and written English, mandatory.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, GHS and Rhino.
• Must be able to take detailed verbal directions and deliver accurate drawings.
• Strong attention to quality, organization skills, computing, and presentation skills.
• Strong work ethic and dedication.
• Must work well in a team dynamic.

Physical Requirements:

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter…