Project Engineer - Naval Architect

Hanwha Philly Shipyard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipyard in Philadelphia seeks a Project Engineer to ensure safety compliance and provide technical support during ship launches. The role involves drafting test procedures, coordinating with various stakeholders, and managing engineering subcontractors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Naval Architecture and experience in shipbuilding practices. The position is full-time and on-site, requiring effective communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a shipyard or consulting firm.
• Experience with naval architectural software such as NAPA or HECSalv is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Provide technical support for ship launch and testing.
• Draft test procedures and coordinate with management.

Skills

Self-management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard’s safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met.
• Review functional/basic naval architecture design documents and delivery documentation from engineering design partner, including but not limited to weight estimates, stability analysis, model testing, and delivery documentation.
• Provide technical support to production in advance of launch and deadweights/inclines. Conduct deadweight surveys, survey the as-built ship to develop weight to complete estimates, and provide ballasting plans. These will require time onboard.
• Draft test procedures for incline/deadweights and sea trials.
• Meet with Testing & Commissioning and Production management to facilitate ship readiness and adapt plans to suit the construction schedule. Coordinate/execute incline/deadweight testing, obtain class approval.
• Interface with owner, class, and design partner to resolve technical issues.
• Identify and facilitate resolution of technical issues which bridge engineering departments or is not assigned to any single department. This may involve leading meetings, proposing paths, or assuming the work.
• Review preliminary ship design documents to further business development and coordinate technical reviews as necessary. Act as intermediary between potential owners and the design partner.
• Draft statements of work and manage engineering subcontractors for discrete tasking, including sea trials.
• Review, coordinate, and draft various paperwork necessary for contract and delivery, including changes to the specification, change orders, testing plans, SOW/purchase orders, or technical paperwork for government submission.
• Coordinate inputs for larger technical meetings with the customer, particularly early in the design stage. Meet with Owners and record minutes; follow up with various parties to ensure close out of actions.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Self-management
• Follow-up
• Communication both written and verbally
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbally and written
• Decision making/problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Naval Architecture
• Practical experience in a shipyard or in a consulting firm for a minimum of 2 years is a plus
• Project coordination/project management experience is a plus
• Experiencing working in a team
• Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design, and modern shipbuilding practices is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD
• Experience with naval architectural software such as NAPA or HECSalv is a plus
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be executed indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such an individual.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Shipbuilding

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