NAVAL ARCHITECT

INTERMOOR; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

INTERMOOR is seeking a naval architect in Bismarck, North Dakota, to handle diverse responsibilities such as generating production information, conducting calculations, and utilizing CAD designs. The role requires planning build processes, providing consultancy, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and design skills in shipbuilding and be capable of training ship crews in safety procedures. Contributions will significantly impact vessel construction and project management efforts.

Responsibilities

• Generate production information for ship structure and equipment installation.
• Perform naval architecture calculations including stability and weight distribution.
• Prepare documentation for drawing list and material management.
• Use CAD system for design and customize for productivity.
• Perform technical evaluations of design interface documents.
• Analyze design issues and provide solutions.
• Design ships and components using complex mathematical models.
• Plan the entire build process of a vessel.
• Act as a consultant providing engineering solutions and support.
• Provide onboard safety training for ship crews.
• Perform detail design of ship structure and outfitting.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Generate production information for ship structure, hull machinery/equipment installation, hull fitting installation/fabrication, accommodation furnishing, etc.
2. Perform naval architecture calculations, e.g., stability/hydrostatics, weight distribution, etc.
3. Prepare documentation for drawing list, material list, production information, weight control, material management, delivery documents.
4. Use CAD system as a design tool. Customize the CAD application if required to achieve higher productivity in generation of design and production information.
5. Perform technical evaluation of installation control and design interface documents of marine equipment to ensure successful implementation of designs.
6. Analyze design issue (includes site checking and tests/trials) and provide most effective solution.
7. Design ships and boats and related components and specialist equipment, using complex mathematical and physical models to ensure that the ship's design is satisfactory technically and that it complies with safety regulations.
8. Plan the whole build process of a vessel, managing everything from concept through to delivery of the final product.
9. Act as a consultant — providing clients with engineering solutions, technical and commercial guidance, support and project management for concept design studies, new vessel constructions, refits and conversions.
10. Provide onboard safety training for ships crews (for naval architects with seafaring experience).
11. Perform detail design/drafting of ship structure and outfitting for new shipbuilding and repairs/conversions.