Lead Outfitting Designer

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper seeks a Lead Outfitting Designer to lead deck and outfitting design activities for newbuilding projects. You will develop layouts, coordinate with hull, machinery, electrical, HVAC, interior and naval architecture teams, and ensure design deliverables meet project requirements.

You will review and refine deck drawings, support production-ready packages, and engage in 3D model/drawing reviews to resolve conflicts. Travel to shipyards may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Drafting or equivalent marine deck design/shipbuilding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; understands marine deck arrangements.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design teams and production processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine design software (AVEVA/Navisworks).
• Experience with government ship design programs and regulatory requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate deck and outfitting design activities for shipbuilding projects.
• Develop, review, and correct deck arrangements, equipment layouts, foundations and outfitting drawings.
• Coordinate deck equipment/ outfitting with hull, machinery, electrical, HVAC, interior, naval architecture and other disciplines.
• Resolve design issues and production-related problems with designers and engineers.
• Review drawings for constructability, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support production-ready deck drawing packages prior to release to shipyard.
• Provide technical support to production on deck outfitting and installation questions.
• Monitor progress and report status, priorities, and constraints to Project Engineering Manager.
• Participate in 3D model, drawing, and production reviews to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Design coordination

Vessel arrangements

Planning & organization

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Constructability

Attention to detail

Team player

Company values

Education

Associate degree in Technical Drafting

Marine deck design/shipbuilding knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

AVEVA Marine

Marine 3D design software

Job description

Lead Outfitting Designer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for supporting the safe execution of deck and outfitting design activities in accordance with the company's overall safety goals, objectives and policies.

2. Lead and coordinate deck and outfitting design activities for assigned shipbuilding and newbuilding projects.

3. Develop, review, and correct deck arrangements, equipment layouts, foundations, and associated outfitting drawings.

4. Coordinate deck equipment and outfitting requirements with hull, machinery, electrical, HVAC, interior, naval architecture, and other engineering and design disciplines.

5. Assist designers in resolving deck design issues, interdisciplinary conflicts, and production-related problems.

6. Review deck drawings and design deliverables for accuracy, constructability, completeness, accessibility, and compliance with applicable project requirements and standards.

7. Support development and checking of production-ready deck drawing packages prior to release to the shipyard.

8. Coordinate deck machinery, equipment, foundations, supports, ladders, railings, hatches, doors, and associated outfitting.

9. Coordinate engineering information required to support material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation.

10. Review engineering changes and incorporate approved revisions into applicable design documentation.

11. Participate in 3D model reviews, drawing reviews, and production reviews and assist in resolving identified conflicts.

12. Provide technical support to production personnel regarding deck outfitting, installation, and design questions.

13. Monitor progress of deck design activities and report status, priorities, constraints, and required actions to the Project Engineering Manager.

14. Check drawings, models, and engineering deliverables prior to release in accordance with established checking and approval processes.

15. Conduct shipyard visits and business-related travel as required to support deck design, coordination, training, and project development.

16. Support continuous improvement of deck design, engineering, constructability, and production-support processes.

17. Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.

18. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to maintain design schedules, drawing dependencies, and design deliverables in support of production planning and project milestones.

19. Develop and implement recovery plans with the Project Engineering Manager when design deliverables fall behind the established schedule.

20. Coordinate with external design subcontractors and engineering service providers to establish design requirements, deliverables, schedules, and technical expectations.

21. Review subcontractor design deliverables for technical compliance, completeness, quality, and alignment with project requirements.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Associate degree in Technical Drafting, or a combination of relevant education and experience in marine deck design or shipbuilding.

2. Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

3. Demonstrated understanding of marine deck arrangements, shipboard outfitting, and shipyard production processes.

4. Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.

5. Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine 3D design software.

6. Experience with government ship design programs, classification society and regulatory requirements, AVEVA Marine or similar marine design software, Navisworks, and production-ready deck drawing packages preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. Regular work time indoors in an environmentally controlled office setting, combined with regular time in shipyard production areas and aboard vessels. Travel to partner shipyards and engineering locations may be required to support training, coordination, and project development.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Computer systems and standard office equipment.

2. AutoCAD, marine 3D design software, AVEVA Marine or similar design systems, and Navisworks as applicable.

3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required when in production and waterfront areas.

Special Skills:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

2. Strong deck and outfitting design coordination skills.

3. Ability to interpret vessel arrangements, specifications, and technical documentation.

4. Excellent planning, checking, organizing, and problem-solving skills.

5. Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.

6. Strong understanding of constructability and production-ready design requirements.

7. Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.

8. Good judgment and attention to minute detail.

9. High performance and a strong team player.

10. Commitment to company values.

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