Lead Naval Architect- Structural Engineer - Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions

Location: Chesapeake, VA
Days: Monday - Friday

Position Description:

seeking a Lead Naval Architect to join the Design Team. Position reports to the VP of Maritime Services.

Requirements:

responsible for ship check for existing configuration; safety evaluation and training; work item and cost estimate development; assist with shipyard inspections and required alterations; AutoCAD drawing development in company required format; design calculations and FEA for structural systems. Identification of new equipment and technologies to meet customer requirements.

- Collaborate with team members for assigned projects. Perform peer review of engineering deliverables.

- Develop shipboard equipment operating instructions, manuals, and test memos.

- Develop maintenance procedures for marine equipment.

-Perform ship checks for transportation alterations, troubleshooting, modernization, and integration of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment; establish structural requirements for the shipboard installation and replacement of equipment.

- Perform calculations and development of finite element analysis models using FEMAP with NASTRAN NX to prove suitability of designs.

-Review structural drawings for completeness and conformance to the company design standards.

-Perform shipboard material readiness assessments and develop corrective action reports based upon shipboard assessments.

-Develop work items, cost estimates, drawings, and technical reports for assigned projects.

-Guide and review drawing development by AutoCAD Technicians.

-Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• BACHELOR’S Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other similar engineering program.

• 12 years experience in the field of Naval Architecture and shipboard structural design.

• Third Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower, or higher license a plus, but not required.

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite.