Naval Architect

Bechtel Corporation•Sugar Land, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel is seeking a qualified Naval Architect to join its engineering team and support structural module and critical cargo load-out, transportation, and offloading operations. The role includes grillage and lashing design, quayside temporary mooring design, and simple structural design and calculations for items such as stands, ramps, and transport beams. The Naval Architect will work as part of a self-perform heavy transportation and barging team, reporting to the Lead Naval Architect. The role provides additional engineering capacity as the team’s scope grows and works closely with Transport Engineers to develop barge layouts and confirm the feasibility of planned execution. Field support may be needed at construction sites, fabrication yards, ports, and marine terminals. The position is based in Sugar Land, Texas, and is designated Full-Time Office/Project telework. National family relocation is authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university, or international equivalent.
Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in naval architecture, marine transportation, offshore/marine engineering, or heavy-lift logistics.
Strong understanding of vessel stability, ballasting, trim, and intact and damaged stability assessments.
Experience with module and heavy-cargo load-out, transportation, float-off, and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operations.
Experience in grillage, sea-fastening, lashing, transport frame, and temporary mooring system design.
Working knowledge of marine warranty survey (MWS) requirements and approval processes.
Experience supporting LNG, offshore, energy, or major infrastructure projects.
Experience coordinating with marine contractors, transport contractors, heavy-lift operators, and classification societies.
Experience with motion analysis, mooring analysis, and marine operations risk assessments.
Familiarity with marine industry codes and standards such as DNV-ST-N001, DNV-RP-H103, DNV-RP-C205, PIANC, OCIMF, and applicable IMO requirements.
Working knowledge of GHS, Optimoor, Safetrans, or similar marine analysis software.
Hands-on experience developing barge layouts for cargo, grillage, and lashing using AutoCAD.
Experience with simple structural design and manual hand calculations.

Responsibilities

Support structural module and critical cargo load-out, transportation, and offloading operations.
Design grillage, lashing, and quayside temporary mooring systems.
Perform simple structural design and calculations for stands, ramps, transport beams, and similar items.
Work as part of the self-perform heavy transportation and barging team, providing engineering capacity as the team’s scope grows.
Work with Transport Engineers to develop barge layouts and confirm the feasibility of planned execution.
Develop and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, and lifting and transportation procedures.
Support field operations at construction sites, fabrication yards, ports, and marine terminals as required.