Naval Architect - Fab Shop Manager

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc•Galveston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves developing and maintaining detailed engineering and fabrication drawings, designing modifications to marine assets, managing projects from concept to completion, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The position requires ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, providing onsite support, and preparing technical documentation. The Naval Architect - Fab Shop Manager will lead engineering and fabrication efforts, mentor technical personnel, and promote safety and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Marine Construction.
Experience supporting shop fabrication, vessel, modifications and engineering projects.
Experience preparing engineering packages for ABS and U.S. Coast Guard approval.
Experience performing field fabrication and engineering assignments.
Advanced AutoCAD 2D.
AutoCAD 3D experience.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Microsoft Project.
Share Point.
Ability to perform material take-offs and quantity estimates.
Ability to interpret structural, mechanical and marine construction drawings.
Knowledge of marine fabrication practices.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred but not required.
Experience with dredging equipment, barges or workboats is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed 2D/3D engineering and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD, including General Arrangement, structural, fabrication, and construction drawings.
Design and implement modifications to dredges, barges, vessels, marine construction equipment, systems, and tools.
Develop equipment layouts, construction details, engineering sketches, field modifications, and as-built drawings.
Review vendor drawings, verify field dimensions, and perform supporting engineering calculations, including FEA as required.
Manage engineering and fabrication projects from concept through completion.
Coordinate with Operations, Project Managers, Fabrication Supervisors, Vessel Managers, Port Captains, vendors, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, monitor milestones, budgets, costs, and procurement requirements.
Prepare technical specifications and material take-offs, support fabrication, installation, commissioning, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while identifying and mitigating project risks.
Prepare material take-offs, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and quantity estimates for steel, piping, structural components, and equipment.
Submit purchase requests and support procurement of project materials.
Prepare engineering and drawing packages, including FEA documentation, for submission to ABS, U.S. Coast Guard, and other regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, address agency comments, support inspections and certification activities, and maintain as-built drawings and compliance documentation.
Provide onsite support for dredge, vessel, and construction projects.
Verify installations against approved drawings, troubleshoot technical and structural issues, support dry dock and repair projects, and work closely with operations personnel to develop practical engineering solutions.
Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, specifications, procedures, work instructions, presentations, and project documentation.
Maintain engineering records, drawing revisions, and document control systems.
Lead engineering and fabrication efforts on assigned projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Mentor technical personnel and communicate effectively with project stakeholders, clients, vendors, fabrication teams, vessel management, and regulatory agencies.
Promote Callan Marine's commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.