Naval Architect Marine Engineer III

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.•Nelson, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Architect and Marine Engineer III will work closely with team members and will require no guidance to perform the job functions other than tasking from the direct supervisor. This role involves preparing, modifying, and reviewing scantling and outfitting drawings and analyses against applicable class society and regulatory rules. The engineer will perform detailed design/drafting of marine craft structures, plans, and outfitting for new shipbuilding and repair/conversion projects. Responsibilities include performing general structural calculations using 1st principal methods and/or finite element analysis, reviewing construction packages and 3D models from software like FORAN or Ship Constructor, and interpreting regulatory and classification society rules. The position also requires performing heavy lift and stability calculations, using software such as GHS, Flow 3D, and femap/Nastran, and providing solutions to complex structural and shipbuilding problems. The engineer will assist in the integration of design in Production, work closely with shipyard personnel, and support production concerning buildability and compliance issues. The role requires the ability to perform job duties independently and mentor junior engineers. May have team leadership responsibilities over employees and will have mentorship responsibilities over junior employees. This position will be reported to the Structure Design Group Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines.
10-15 years of experience in a ship-design/shipbuilding environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, and Rhinoceros.
Capable of learning department-specific software programs to assist in various analyses.
Ability to review and understand ship structural and outfitting drawings.
Willingness to make decisions, and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Experience with ABS/USCG or other classification society rules.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
U.S. Citizenship or a Permanent Resident Card is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical writing skills.
Knowledge of GHS, FEA software, and FORAN/Ship Constructor is highly desirable.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare, modify, and review scantling and outfitting drawings and analyses against applicable class society and regulatory rules.
Perform detailed design/drafting of marine craft structures, plans, and outfitting for new shipbuilding and repair/conversion.
Perform general structural calculations using 1st principal methods and/or finite element analysis.
Review of construction packages and 3D models created by 3D design software such as FORAN or Ship Constructor, against the approved design package. And work towards solutions if problematic issues are observed.
Interpret regulatory and classification society rules.
Perform heavy lift calculations.
Perform stability calculations and checks.
Use software such as GHS, Flow 3D, femap/Nastran, and any other new software the company may decide to use.
Providing solutions to complex structural and shipbuilding problems that arise daily in production.
Assist in the integration of the design in Production and work closely with shipyard personnel.
Assist production as needed concerning buildability and compliance issues as they arise.
Be able to perform job duties independently.
Mentor junior engineers in the department.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.