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Bollinger Shipyards

Senior Naval Architect

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A Marine Engineer or Architect designs, constructs, tests, and maintains ships and other water-going vessels. May specialize in marine engineering and work on the mechanical systems that propel vehicles. May specialize in marine or naval architecture and focus on the basic structure and design of a ship. May specialize in a particular type of vessel, or a system or process involved in ship design.

$109,210 / year median in Louisiana

+4% projected growth

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Senior Naval Architect Bollinger Shipyards - 3.4 Metairie, LA Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Stability testing CAD software Fabrication Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Bachelor's degree in marine engineering 5 years Writing skills Engineering Vessel system design Bachelor's degree in ocean engineering Load calculations for transportation structures Marine propulsion systems Master's degree Bachelor's degree Computer skills Developing structural designs Regulatory compliance analysis Senior level Communication skills Structural analysis Engineering validation
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Senior Naval Architect Location:
Metairie, La Position Overview:
A Senior Naval Architect develops designs of marine craft and floating structures, such as ships, barges, tugs, etc. and performs calculations necessary to assist in the design and fabrication of such vessels.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluates designs and products for compliance with regulatory and contractual standards in terms of stability and performance. Conducts structural analysis of all vessels' primary structure and foundation designs. Performs stability analysis and inclining experiments on vessels. Evaluates and predicts the performance of vessels. Performs load line calculation to support assignment of the load line certificates and general arrangements of vessels. Studies design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, armament, cargo, displacement, draft, etc. Assists in the layout of craft interior including cargo space, passenger components, ladder wells, etc. Evaluates performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering. Minimum of Five (5) years of naval architecture experience in new vessel design development for marine crafts such as patrol vessels, windfarm support vessels, offshore supply vessels, tugs, and barges.
Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture from an accredited university. (Similar engineering degree may be accepted) Demonstrates good communication skills, including written and oral communication. Complete familiarity with ABS, CFR, USCG, NVIC, SOLAS, and other rules that may apply to projects. To know how and when the rules and regulations should be implemented. Ability to use computer assisted engineering software and equipment in performing tasks. Ability to develop design calculations and produce deliverables with minimum supervision Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. Applicant Tracking Software by
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