Senior Naval Architect - Advanced Vessel Design & Retrofits

SNAME; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SNAME seeks an experienced Naval Architect with a strong marine background to join its design team in support of new vessel designs and retrofits. The role focuses on structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, and development of complex marine designs for ATBs, tankers, and drybulk vessels.

The successful candidate will collaborate with marine engineers, vessel designers, and project managers to deliver comprehensive design packages from concept through construction, ensuring safety,

Qualifications

• B.S. in naval architecture or marine engineering from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in vessel design/retrofit.
• Experience with ATB, tankers and drybulk vessel structural design.
• Project management capability for small or short-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead naval architecture for new vessel designs and retrofits.
• Provide structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, and retrofit specifications.
• Develop complex marine design documentation and construction guidance.

Skills

Project management

Marine engineering

ATB design experience

FEA experience

Education

BS in naval architecture or marine engineering

Tools

NASTRAN/ANSYS

GHS stability software

Job description

SNAME seeks an experienced Naval Architect with a strong marine background to join its design team in support of new vessel designs and retrofits. The role focuses on structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, and development of complex marine designs for ATBs, tankers, and drybulk vessels.

The successful candidate will collaborate with marine engineers, vessel designers, and project managers to deliver comprehensive design packages from concept through construction, ensuring safety,