Structural Designer

Bollinger Shipyards; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, LA seeks a Structural Designer to develop detailed structural drawings and BOMs, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer specs. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to optimize material availability and manufacturability.

The role requires at least 1 year of structural design experience in shipbuilding or an associate's degree in a relevant field, with hands-on use of AutoCAD and Ship Constructor.

Qualifications

• 1 year of structural design experience in shipbuilding or an associate's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with AutoCAD and 3D modeling using Ship Constructor software
• Working knowledge of USCG, ABS, SOLAS and other government shipbuilding standards (NVR, NAVSEA, MIL)

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural drawings based on specifications and work orders.
• Ensure designs and deliverables conform to design rules and customer specs.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) to support project requirements.
• Coordinate with external vendors on project activities and specs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material and planning teams to ease manufacturing.
• Align designs with contractual specs and available materials.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Autonomy

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Ship Constructor

Job description

Job Title: Structural Designer

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview: The Structural Designer develops detailed structural drawings and engineering deliverables based on technical specifications and work order instructions. This role ensures total compliance with engineering standards, prepares Bills of Materials (BOM), and coordinates with cross-functional teams to optimize material availability and ease of manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural drawings based on applicable specifications and work order instructions.
• Ensure design products and engineering deliverables conform strictly to engineering design rules and customer specifications.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Material (BOM) to support project requirements.
• Consult with external vendors on project-related activities and specifications.
• Coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups to ensure ease of manufacture.
• Evaluate and align designs with contractual specifications and available materials.

Experience

• Minimum of (1) years of structural design experience required within the shipbuilding industry OR associate's degree in relevant field
• Extensive hands-on experience utilizing AutoCAD and 3D modeling using Ship Constructor software.
• Working knowledge of USCG, ABS, SOLAS, and other government shipbuilding standards (i.e., NVR, NAVSEA, MIL).

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deliver technical information clearly.
• Strong collaboration capabilities with a proven ability to work productively in a team environment.
• High level of autonomy with the ability to execute tasks effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail regarding engineering compliance, manufacturing constraints, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook) for project documentation.

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.