Naval Architect

SNAME; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SNAME seeks an experienced Naval Architect with a strong marine background to join its design team in support of new vessel designs and retrofits. The role focuses on structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, and development of complex marine designs for ATBs, tankers, and drybulk vessels.

The successful candidate will collaborate with marine engineers, vessel designers, and project managers to deliver comprehensive design packages from concept through construction, ensuring safety,

Qualifications

• B.S. in naval architecture or marine engineering from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in vessel design/retrofit.
• Experience with ATB, tankers and drybulk vessel structural design.
• Project management capability for small or short-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead naval architecture for new vessel designs and retrofits.
• Provide structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, and retrofit specifications.
• Develop complex marine design documentation and construction guidance.

Skills

Project management

Marine engineering

ATB design experience

FEA experience

Education

BS in naval architecture or marine engineering

Tools

NASTRAN/ANSYS

GHS stability software

Job description

This company is seeking an experienced Naval Architect with marine background to join its team of professionals. They are a growing Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering firm that provides complete ship, tug, and barge designs of all types; from concept through actual construction and is a leader in marine environmental solutions, the use of alternative fuels, and complex marine solutions.

The successful candidate will be the Naval Architect for new vessel designs, and retrofits of existing vessels. The successful candidate will provide support with structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, construction and retrofit specifications, and development of complex marine design.

The office is in Tampa, FL or Cleveland, OH. This individual will be working closely with a team of experienced naval architects, marine engineers, electrical engineers and marine designers, both as a team and as an individual.

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in naval architecture, marine engineering or a relevant engineering field of study.
• More than ten (10) years of relevant work experience; Vessel Owner, shipyard, classification society, engineering consulting.
• Experience with structural design on Articulated Tug and Barges (ATB), Tankers, and drybulk vessels.
• Project Management experience, position will require project management of small and/or short-term project.
• Proficiency with FEA Software (e.g. NASTRAN or ANSYS).
• Proficiency with Stability Software GHS.