Principal Naval Architect

Marinelink; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine design firm in Covington, Louisiana is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to lead a team in the design and analysis of ships and marine structures. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a degree in Naval Architecture, and strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include overseeing project teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and producing functional designs. This role offers a supportive work environment for mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Naval Architect.
• Professional Engineers License preferred.
• Experience in commercial and government projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with ABS, USCG, & SOLAS rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Staff/Senior Naval Architects.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Produce functional drawings for vessel construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical reports.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Technical expertise in stability

Knowledge of hydrodynamics

Structural integrity assessment

Structural design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

Job Description – Principal Naval Architect (Covington, LA – Office)

This role leads a team of Staff/Senior Naval Architects in the design, analysis, and development of ships and marine structures. The principal architect oversees project teams, ensures compliance with industry regulations, and provides technical expertise in stability, hydrodynamics, and structural integrity. Responsibilities include producing functional drawings for new vessel construction and modifications, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, class, and regulatory rules, and reviewing vendor‑furnished information for compliance and acceptability.

Main Purposes

• Lead group of Staff/Senior Naval Architects in the design, analysis, and development of ships and marine structures.
• Oversee project teams, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and provide technical expertise in areas such as stability, hydrodynamics, and structural integrity.
• Produce functional drawings for new vessel construction and modifications, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and class/regulatory rules.
• Review Vendor Furnished Information for compliance and acceptability.

Essential Functions

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to research and innovation in marine technology.
• Review and approve drawings and technical reports for release.
• Work on new vessel and vessel modification design projects with respect to Structural Design, Outfit Design, Weight Estimating, Stability analysis, etc.
• Perform calculations to support design decisions and quality‑check calculations to ensure final products meet quality standards and contractual requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in client meetings and develop successful working relationships.
• Work with multidisciplinary staff.
• Support the Estimating/Proposal Group with takeoffs, specification reviews, concept design, and proposal support.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit 8 hours per day.
• Ability to perform site visits, inclines, etc.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture from an ABET‑accredited school.
• 10+ years as a Naval Architect is required.
• Professional Engineers License is preferred.
• Experience working on both commercial and government projects is a plus.
• Understanding of ABS, USCG, & SOLAS rules.
• Ability to develop, comprehend, and evaluate contract specifications.
• Must be a U.S. National.

This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and department objectives and is not intended and should not be construed to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Baker Marine Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Apply Instructions

Qualified applicants please send resume to [e-mail]