Junior Naval Architect: Design Vessels & Solve Problems

Glosten; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus and profit-sharing

401(k) plan

Job summary

Glosten, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, seeks a Naval Architect to design vessels, develop modifications, and solve complex marine challenges in a collaborative environment.

You will apply hydrostatics, stability, and structural analyses while navigating regulations and working on field surveys and shipyard practices. Expect teamwork, growth, and client-focused problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent with background in marine structures, hydrostatics, and hydrodynamics.
• Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Rhino3D, GHS, Python, and Microsoft Office software packages.
• Excellent communication skills; collaboration across inter-disciplinary teams is common.
• Strong technical writing, teamwork, time management, and problem solving abilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; TN visa eligibility considered.
• Some travel and fieldwork required; valid driver's license, TWIC, and/or passport may be needed.
• Position based in Seattle, WA; Bellingham, WA; or Providence, RI.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of hydrostatics, stability, and structural analyses.
• Understand and apply maritime regulatory guidance, field work (shipchecking and shipboard surveys), shipyard practices, and contract specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent

Engineer-in-Training certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino3D

GHS

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

Glosten, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, seeks a Naval Architect to design vessels, develop modifications, and solve complex marine challenges in a collaborative environment.

You will apply hydrostatics, stability, and structural analyses while navigating regulations and working on field surveys and shipyard practices. Expect teamwork, growth, and client-focused problem solving.