Naval Ship Piping Designer for HM&E Shipchecks & SIDs

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphinus in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Shipboard Design Technician to support Navy hull, mechanical and electrical systems on habitability projects. You will conduct shipchecks and develop Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) per NAVSEA standards.

Under supervision of engineers, you will coordinate with production, maintain drawing control, and travel as required. A high school diploma is required; U.S. citizenship and DoD secret clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in relevant fields is a plus.
• Minimum experience in U.S. Navy Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) shipboard systems design, commensurate with level.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; familiarity with other CAD or 3D modeling software (Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong ability to work independently and within a team to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must qualify for or currently hold a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel (20–40%) as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed shipchecks on Carriers, Surface Combatants, and Amphibious ships to support habitability and other HM&E overhauls.
• Utilize technical libraries and ship drawing indexes to identify, locate, and interpret as-built drawings.
• Create precise Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) adhering to NAVSEA standards and quality procedures, based on collected shipcheck data and existing documentation.
• Check drawings according to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, production personnel, and customers to resolve design issues and incorporate review comments.
• Maintain drawing configuration control, revision history, and documentation in accordance with program and quality requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Naval ship design

3D CAD tools

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Delphinus in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Shipboard Design Technician to support Navy hull, mechanical and electrical systems on habitability projects. You will conduct shipchecks and develop Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) per NAVSEA standards.

Under supervision of engineers, you will coordinate with production, maintain drawing control, and travel as required. A high school diploma is required; U.S. citizenship and DoD secret clearance may be needed.