Structural Designer (Hybrid Schedule Available)

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

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Structural Designer with at least 1 year of shipbuilding experience or an associate’s degree in a relevant field.

You will develop detailed structural drawings and engineering deliverables based on specifications and work orders. Responsibilities include preparing Bills of Materials (BOM), coordinating with engineering, manufacturing and planning teams, and ensuring designs meet USCG, ABS, SOLAS, and other standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of structural design experience in shipbuilding or an associate’s degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AutoCAD and 3D modeling using Ship Constructor.
• Knowledge of USCG, ABS, SOLAS, and other government shipbuilding standards (NVR, NAVSEA, MIL).

Responsibilities

• Ensure design products and engineering deliverables conform to engineering design rules and customer specifications.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (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.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Ship Constructor

MS Office

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Structural Designer with at least 1 year of structural design experience required within the shipbuilding industry OR associate’s degree in relevant field. The candidate will develop 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 1 year 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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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