Naval Architect

Job Description

Job Description

The Naval Architect will provide technical expertise in the design, analysis, and production support of steel and aluminum vessels built at company. This role involves translating customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and shipyard production capabilities into efficient, buildable designs that support cost, schedule, and quality goals. The position will interface daily with project management, production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration from design through delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review vessel design documentation, including general arrangements, structural models, equipment foundations, stability analyses, weight estimates, and systems layouts.

• Ensure all designs comply with customer specifications, ABS/USCG/NAVSEA requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Support production by generating detailed construction drawings and resolving engineering issues encountered on the shop floor.

• Perform structural reviews hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, and stability calculations; support inclining experiments and trials.

• Review vendor data packages and coordinate integration of equipment and systems.

• Participate in design reviews and production readiness reviews.

• Provide engineering input for proposals, cost estimates, and technical clarifications for new contracts.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (structural, mechanical, electrical) to optimize vessel performance and producibility.

• Support configuration control, document management, and change control processes within the shipyard's engineering systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture

• 3+ years of shipyard or marine design office experience (steel and/or aluminum vessels preferred).

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and/or ShipConstructor (Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent experience acceptable).

• Working knowledge of ABS, USCG, and SOLAS regulations.

• Familiarity with weight control, hydrostatics, and stability analysis tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, production, and project management teams in a dynamic shipyard environment.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Naval Architecture preferred.

• Experience supporting the construction of Steel and Aluminum commercial or government vessels (e.g., barges, logistics support craft, etc.).

• Familiarity with modular construction and digital ship design workflows.

• Experience supporting shipyard production and field engineering during vessel assembly and launch.

Work Environment:

• Primary work is performed in an office environment within the shipyard, with regular visits to production areas.

• Must be able to climb ladders, access confined spaces, and work around typical shipyard conditions as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit F (Frequently) Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull

12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable) 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (hear alarms and radios)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor Environment/Office Environment/Heated/Air Conditioned

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

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Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.