Senior Naval Architect

Bollinger Shipyards; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Metairie, LA is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead the design of marine craft and floating structures, and to perform the calculations needed for design and fabrication.

You will evaluate designs for regulatory compliance, conduct structural and stability analyses, and support load line and docking trials to ensure safety and performance. Strong communication and CAE tool proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering.
• Minimum of five years of naval architecture experience in new vessel design for marine crafts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates designs for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards (stability, performance).
• Conducts structural analysis of primary structures and foundations.
• Performs stability analysis and inclining experiments on vessels.
• Evaluates and predicts vessel performance.
• Performs load line calculations for load line certificates and vessel arrangements.
• Assists in layout of interior including cargo space and passenger components.
• Evaluates vessel performance during dock and sea trials and suggests design changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering calculations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering

Tools

CAE software

Drafting tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Naval Architect

Location: Metairie, La

Position Overview: A Senior Naval Architect develops designs of marine craft and floating structures, such as ships, barges, tugs, etc. and performs calculations necessary to assist in the design and fabrication of such vessels.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates designs and products for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of stability and performance.
• Conducts structural analysis of all vessels’ primary structure and foundation designs.
• Performs stability analysis and inclining experiments on vessels.
• Evaluates and predicts the performance of vessels.
• Performs load line calculation to support assignment of the load line certificates and general arrangements of vessels.
• Studies design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, armament, cargo, displacement, draft, etc.
• Assists in the layout of craft interior including cargo space, passenger components, ladder wells, etc.
• Evaluates performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering. Minimum of Five (5) years of naval architecture experience in new vessel design development for marine crafts such as patrol vessels, windfarm support vessels, offshore supply vessels, tugs, and barges.

Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited university. (Similar engineering degree may be accepted)
• Demonstrates good communication skills, including written and oral communication.
• Complete familiarity with ABS, CFR, USCG, NVIC, SOLAS, and other rules that may apply to projects. To know how and when the rules and regulations should be implemented.
• Ability to use computer assisted engineering software and equipment in performing tasks.
• Ability to develop design calculations and produce deliverables with minimum supervision

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.