Senior Deck & Outfitting Designer

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper seeks a Lead Outfitting Designer to lead deck and outfitting design activities for newbuilding projects. You will develop layouts, coordinate with hull, machinery, electrical, HVAC, interior and naval architecture teams, and ensure design deliverables meet project requirements.

You will review and refine deck drawings, support production-ready packages, and engage in 3D model/drawing reviews to resolve conflicts. Travel to shipyards may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Drafting or equivalent marine deck design/shipbuilding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; understands marine deck arrangements.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design teams and production processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and marine design software (AVEVA/Navisworks).
• Experience with government ship design programs and regulatory requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate deck and outfitting design activities for shipbuilding projects.
• Develop, review, and correct deck arrangements, equipment layouts, foundations and outfitting drawings.
• Coordinate deck equipment/ outfitting with hull, machinery, electrical, HVAC, interior, naval architecture and other disciplines.
• Resolve design issues and production-related problems with designers and engineers.
• Review drawings for constructability, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support production-ready deck drawing packages prior to release to shipyard.
• Provide technical support to production on deck outfitting and installation questions.
• Monitor progress and report status, priorities, and constraints to Project Engineering Manager.
• Participate in 3D model, drawing, and production reviews to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Design coordination

Vessel arrangements

Planning & organization

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Constructability

Attention to detail

Team player

Company values

Education

Associate degree in Technical Drafting

Marine deck design/shipbuilding knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

AVEVA Marine

Marine 3D design software

Job description

Gulf Copper seeks a Lead Outfitting Designer to lead deck and outfitting design activities for newbuilding projects. You will develop layouts, coordinate with hull, machinery, electrical, HVAC, interior and naval architecture teams, and ensure design deliverables meet project requirements.

You will review and refine deck drawings, support production-ready packages, and engage in 3D model/drawing reviews to resolve conflicts. Travel to shipyards may be required.