Naval Architect

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Metairie, LA seeks a Naval Architect with 0–2 years of experience to design marine hulls and floating structures. You will perform calculations to support design and fabrication of vessels such as ships, barges, and tugs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Naval Architecture (or similar engineering degree accepted) and strong communication with knowledge of ABS, CFR, USCG, NVIC, SOLAS and related rules. Join a team shaping maritime craft from concept through execution.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited university preferred (Similar engineering degree may be accepted)
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, and familiarity with applicable regulations

Responsibilities

• Conceives and defines shapes of ship and boat hulls
• Evaluates designs and products for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of stability and performance
• Conducts structural analysis of all vessels' primary structure and foundation designs
• Performs stability analysis and inclining experiments on vessels
• Evaluates and predicts the performance of vessels
• Performs load line calculations to support assignment of the load line certificates and general arrangements of vessels
• Studies design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, armament, cargo, displacement, draft, etc.
• Assists in the layout of craft interior including cargo space, passenger components, ladder wells, etc.
• Evaluates performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

CAE software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture

Similar engineering degree accepted

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Naval Architect with preferably 0-2 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited university. The candidate will develop designs of marine craft and floating structures, such as ships, barges, tugs, etc. and perform calculations necessary to assist in the design and fabrication of such vessels.

REQUIREMENTS

• 0-2 years of experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited university preferred (Similar engineering degree may be accepted)

SKILLS

• Demonstrates good communication skills, including written and oral communication
• Complete familiarity with ABS, CFR, USCG, NVIC, SOLAS, and other rules that may apply to projects
• Ability to use computer assisted engineering software and equipment in performing tasks

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceives and defines shapes of ship and boat hulls
• Evaluates designs and products for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of stability and performance
• Conducts structural analysis of all vessels' primary structure and foundation designs
• Performs stability analysis and inclining experiments on vessels
• Evaluates and predicts the performance of vessels
• Performs load line calculations to support assignment of the load line certificates and general arrangements of vessels
• Studies design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, armament, cargo, displacement, draft, etc.
• Assists in the layout of craft interior including cargo space, passenger components, ladder wells, etc.
• Evaluates performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards