Naval Architect

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Metairie, LA is seeking a Naval Architect to design and analyze marine vessels, including ships, barges and tugs. The role involves calculating stability, performance, and load considerations to support fabrication and compliance with standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to hull shape development, structural assessments, and acceptance testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet ABS, CFR and USCG requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in naval architecture or related engineering field.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with ABS, CFR, USCG, NVIC, SOLAS and related rules.
• Ability to use computer aided engineering software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conceives and defines ship hull shapes and forms.
• Evaluates designs for regulatory and contractual compliance (stability and performance).
• Conducts structural analysis of primary structures and foundations.
• Performs stability analysis and inclining experiments.
• Evaluates vessel performance and loads for certificates and layouts.
• Assists in design proposals including size, weight, speed, propulsion, cargo, drafts.
• Review dock and sea trial results to guide design changes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

CAE software

Job description

Job Title: Naval Architect

Location: Metairie, LA

Position Overview: A Naval Architect develops designs of marine craft and floating structures, such as ships, barges, tugs, etc. and performs calculations necessary to assist in the design and fabrication of such vessels.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Zero (0) to two (2) years experience preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Bachelors Degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited university preferred. (Similar engineering degree may be accepted)
• 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. To know how and when the rules and regulations should be implemented.
• Ability to use computer assisted engineering software and equipment in performing tasks

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.