Naval Architect

Construction Association of Michigan; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Association of Michigan is seeking an experienced Naval Architect with a marine background to join its team of professionals for vessel design and retrofit projects. The role involves supporting structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, and development of complex marine designs.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in naval architecture or a related field, 10+ years in the industry, and proficiency with FEA tools (NASTRAN/ANSYS) and stability software (GHS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in naval architecture, marine engineering or a relevant engineering field of study.
• Over 10 years of relevant work experience (owner, shipyard, classification society, or engineering consulting).
• Experience with structural design on ATB, tankers, and drybulk vessels.
• Project management experience; capable of managing small to short-term projects.
• Proficiency with FEA software such as NASTRAN or ANSYS.
• Proficiency with stability software GHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with structural design and analysis for new vessel designs and retrofits.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop construction and retrofit specifications.
• Lead development of complex marine designs and associated documentation.

Skills

Project management

Naval architecture knowledge

Structural design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture or relevant engineering field

Tools

NASTRAN/ANSYS

GHS Stability

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.