Structural Designer
About The Position
Leidos/Gibbs & Cox is seeking a Naval Structural Designer to join its organization in Newport News, Virginia. Gibbs & Cox is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos and an independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm supporting military and commercial clients in the United States and internationally. As a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary Ship Design team, the Structural Designer produces detailed structural functional 2D drawings, detailed 3D models, and 2D assembly drawing extractions. Work uses requirements documents, ship specifications, standards, and regulatory body requirements for naval, Coast Guard, and commercial ships. The role includes developing structural 3D models and equipment foundations, preparing assembly drawings, and producing accurate designs and drawings from concept sketches, photographs, or stated functional requirements.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Associate degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of an Associate degree.
- At least 3 years of experience with structural design, 3D modeling, and 2D drawing development.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Experience working in the shipbuilding industry.
- Demonstrated proficiency in drafting methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills as an independent contributor.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to travel and work overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- Structural design experience on naval and/or commercial shipbuilding programs.
- Experience with ShipConstructor.
- Experience developing 3D models and 2D detail drawing extractions in ShipConstructor.
- Experience with PDF editing programs; Bluebeam preferred.
- Knowledge of standards and regulatory body requirements.
- Knowledge of shipyard production and fabrication practices.
- Knowledge of welding and associated symbols.
Responsibilities
- Use ShipConstructor to develop structural 3D models based on functional drawings and/or redlines associated with change paper.
- Develop 3D foundations for equipment.
- Develop structural assembly drawings for primary structure and foundations.
- Prepare accurate and detailed designs, free-form surface models, and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, or clearly stated functional requirements or appearances.
- Work closely with clients, naval architects, and engineers to produce high-quality ship design products and drawings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
