Naval Architect

Power Ten, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Ten, Inc. is an emerging Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business service provider to government and industry customers in support of the Department of Defense.

The Naval Architect will provide full-time onsite support for equipment and systems to include Naval Architecture, coatings, watertight enclosures, and docking evolutions. Responsibilities include solving complex engineering problems, performing ship checks, and preparing drawings and reports, with collaboration across project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Oceaneering, Naval Architecture or related major.
• 2 years general experience with installation, operation, repair, testing and maintenance of naval or marine structure and preservation systems.
• Experience in assessment, repair, and maintenance of structure and coating systems on US Naval ships.
• Knowledge about sheet-metal, preservation, non-skid, materials, insulation, piping and welding on Navy Ships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex and diverse engineering problems presented in IDRs, TAAS AWRs, and CFRs.
• Perform ship checks and provide detailed reports documenting structural issues and recommended repairs.
• Perform engineering analytical tasks to identify and correct system deficiencies and provide technical solutions in drawings, memoranda, reports and sketches.
• Coordinate with project personnel on program management, administration, and work assignments.
• Review SARs, design technical products, and deliverables with supporting estimates for final review by Government.

Skills

US Citizenship

Written & Verbal Communication

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Oceaneering, Naval Architecture or related major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Power Ten, Inc. ( https://www.powerteninc.com/ ) is an emerging Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business service provider to government and industry customers in support of the Department of Defense. Power Ten was formed in 2010 by former Marine Aviators as a platform for continued service to our country. Having served with distinction on active duty, we coalesced around the idea of bringing the best of our innovative spirit into our business careers. Power Ten now consists of a much larger team of dedicated people who embody that same innovative spirit and dedication to mission accomplishment.

Position Description

The Naval Architect will provide full-time onsite support for equipment and systems to include Naval Architecture, coatings, watertight enclosures, and docking evolutions.

Job Responsibilities and duties

• Investigate complex and diverse engineering problems presented in IDRs, TAAS AWRs, and CFRs.
• Perform ship checks and provide detailed reports documenting structural issues and recommended repairs.
• Perform engineering analytical tasks to identify and correct system deficiencies and provide technical solutions in the form of drawings, memoranda, reports and sketches.
• Support Project Support Engineer and Coordinator for handling all technical issues that arise.
• Interface with project personnel on all matters pertaining to program management, administration, and work assignments for this program.
• Perform complex engineering calculations for design development and to calculate strength, vibration behavior, and safety of modifications and/or repairs to the ship.
• Prepare layout and detail drawings and sketches for varied and complex design projects, such as SHIPALTs and repairs.
• Interface with CHENG and Deputy CHENG to address ship non-conformances, assess risk, and provide recommendations for new and existing ship structural and material DFSs.
• Assist reviewing production contractor Work Items, access cut plans, design calculations, and other structural engineering related documents for accuracy and technical acceptability.
• Coordinate with other engineering personnel, production and maintenance team, ships force, NAVSEA, ISEAs, NSWCs, RMCs, and others as required to develop solutions for naval architecture related issues.
• Review SARs, design technical products, and deliverables with supporting estimates for final review by Government in support of the accomplishment of SHIPALTs.
• Interface with cognizant executing activity and planning yard representatives on final design products for technical accuracy and conformance to NAVSEA requirements prior to final acceptance by the Government

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Oceaneering, Naval Architecture or related major.
• 2 years general experience with the installation, operation, repair, testing and maintenance of naval or marine structure and preservation systems.
• Experience in the assessment, repair, and maintenance of structure and coating systems on US Naval ships.
• Have knowledge about sheet-metal, preservation, nonskid, materials, insulation, piping and welding on Navy Ships.
• Hands-on experience with this equipment in the last two years.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, inspections, visit processes and reporting methods for visits.
• Ability to utilize computers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files and transfer digital pictures from camera to computer and enhance as required and label them for report purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance.

ADA Notations

• Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise
• Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships)
• Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight
• Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Frequently lifts, carries and helps setup tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds
• May be required to go aloft onboard ships to inspect Tanks, Voids, Spaces, and Superstructures.
• Incumbent may be required to operate at sea for multi-week intervals as part of mission requirements.

Pay Range: $69K - $75K

Power Ten, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.