Outfitting Designer I

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health & Dental Plan

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Life Insurance

Holiday & Vacation Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gulf Copper is seeking an experienced Outfitting Designer to support the safe outfitting and interior design of marine vessels. You will develop accommodation and interior layouts, coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical and naval teams, and ensure design deliverables meet project requirements.

You will perform checks for accuracy and production readiness, participate in design reviews, and help maintain schedules and documentation to support production planning and milestones.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Drafting with 0–3 years of relevant experience in marine outfitting design or shipbuilding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical docs.
• Understanding of marine deck arrangements, accommodations, interior outfitting, and shipboard outfitting.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine 3D design software.
• Experience with AVEVA Marine or similar marine design software, Navisworks, and production-ready deck drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safe execution of outfitting and marine interior design activities.
• Develop accommodation, furniture, fixtures, interior deck layouts, equipment layouts, foundations, and outfitting drawings.
• Coordinate deck equipment and outfitting with structure, mechanical, electrical, naval architecture, and other disciplines.
• Perform self checks on design deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Coordinate deck machinery, equipment, foundations, supports, ladders, railings, doors, and outfitting.
• Coordinate interior details, marine furniture, joinery, insulation, deck coverings, doors, panels, and other interior systems.
• Coordinate engineering information to support material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation.
• Review engineering changes and update design docs as directed.

Skills

Outfitting design coordination

AutoCAD

Marine 3D design software

Navisworks

Education

Associate degree in Technical Drafting

Tools

AVEVA Marine

Navisworks

Job description

Company Overview:

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper's primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for supporting the safe execution of outfitting and marine interior design activities in accordance with the company's overall safety goals, objectives and policies.
2. Develop accomodation, furniture, fixtures, interior deck arrangements, equipment layouts, foundations, and associated outfitting drawings.
3. Coordinate deck equipment and outfitting requirements with structure, mechanical pipe/machinery, mechanical HVAC, electrical, naval architecture, and other engineering and design disciplines.
4. Perform self checks on design deliverables for accuracy, constructability, completeness, accessibility, and compliance with applicable project requirements and standards.
5. Coordinate deck machinery, equipment, foundations, supports, ladders, railings, hatches, doors, and associated outfitting.
6. Coordinate interior details, marine furniture, joinery, insulation, deck coverings, doors, panels, and other interior systems with affected disciplines.
7. Coordinate engineering information required to support material takeoffs, procurement, fabrication, and installation.
8. Review engineering changes and incorporate approved revisions into applicable design documentation under the general direction of Lead Outfitting Designer.
9. Participate in 3D model reviews, drawing reviews, and production reviews and assist in resolving identified conflicts.
10. Monitor progress of outfitting activities and report status, priorities, constraints, and required actions to the Lead Outfitting Designer.
11. Conduct shipyard visits and business-related travel as required to support outfitting design, coordination, training, and project development.
12. Support continuous improvement of outfitting design, engineering, constructability, and production-support processes.
13. Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.
14. Coordinate with the Lead Outfitting Designer to maintain design schedules, drawing dependencies, and design deliverables in support of production planning and project milestones.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Associate degree in Technical Drafting plus 0-3 years of relevant working experience in marine outfitting design or shipbuilding.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
3. Demonstrated understanding of marine deck arrangements, acoomodations, interior outfitting, and shipboard outfitting.
4. Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
5. Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine 3D design software.
6. Experience with AVEVA Marine or similar marine design software, Navisworks, and production-ready deck drawing packages preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. Regular work time indoors in an environmentally controlled office setting, combined with regular time in shipyard production areas and aboard vessels. Travel to partner shipyards and engineering locations may be required to support training, coordination, and project development.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Computer systems and standard office equipment.
2. AutoCAD, marine 3D design software, AVEVA Marine or similar design systems, and Navisworks as applicable.
3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required when in production and waterfront areas.

Special Skills:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Strong deck and outfitting design coordination skills.
3. Ability to interpret vessel arrangements, specifications, and technical documentation.
4. Excellent planning, checking, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
6. Strong understanding of constructability and production-ready design requirements.
7. Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.
8. Good judgment and attention to minute detail.
9. High performance and a strong team player.
10. Commitment to company values.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [e-mail].