Naval Architect - New Orleans, LA

S&B Houston•New Orleans, LA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

TAI is currently searching for an experienced Naval Architect for our team in New Orleans, LA. The Naval Architect independently performs work that requires conventional engineering but may also perform more complex engineering work with higher level technical supervision. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits and hybrid work schedules. If you are an experienced Naval Architect looking for an exciting opportunity in New Orleans area, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continued success. ABOUT TAI ENGINEERS, LLC TAI is a total marine solutions company that provides engineering and production support services to a wide variety of customers in the US and abroad. TAI is a wholly owned subsidiary of S&B. TAI’s mission to deliver ‘Solutions that Enhance Value’ is the primary focus of any project that TAI undertakes. Since TAI’s founding in 1993, it has brought many vessels to fruition and has more than 5,000 designs in its library. TAI is ISO 9001-2015 Certified for Design, Engineering, Integrated Logistics and Program Management Services. TAI is GSA listed to provide engineering services and vessels to the US Government and we are a prime contractor on NAVSEA's SeaPort NxG program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Naval Architecture & Maritime Engineering or in related Engineering specialty from an accredited college or university.
10+ Years of related Engineering experience / 5 - 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture and Design.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of and practices of related specialties carried out by others.
Work closely with junior and senior engineers to create vessel and vessel system designs and research compliance specifications and technical design issues including, but not limited to, ship’s structures, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, stability and seakeeping, to report findings and to recommend possible solutions.
Perform design reviews and evaluate constructability.
Resolve technical issues and manage information generated through the design and construction phases of multiple and concurrent projects.
Design and prepare engineering reports and related documentation, and devises charts and graphs to record results.