Naval Architect

CDI Corporation is seeking a skilled Naval Architect to join our team. As a key member of our naval engineering team, you will be responsible for performing concept, preliminary, contract, and detailed design and engineering support for various naval projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of Principal Naval Architect, Engineers & Project Managers to perform naval engineering analysis and resolve design problems and trade-offs for conceptual design.
• Provide engineering calculation and technical solutions for ship systems.
• Perform research, development, regulation adherence, material conditions surveying, and light industrial activities.
• Maintain superior customer relations and communications.
• Strive to maintain quality products, within schedule and cost.

Requirements:

• Accredited degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or similar degree from a four-year university, and accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Desirable to have experience using naval architecture design tools and computer software. Examples are GHS, Rhino, NavCAD. On-site training provided.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Project.
• A basic understanding and use of AutoCAD is needed, as well as knowing basic drafting and drawing development standards.
• Applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a security clearance issued by the US Government.

Security Requirements:

• Requires U.S Citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

Physical Requirements/Physical Demands:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift objects up to 30 lbs.
• Employee may access remote areas of multi-level vessels
• Must comply with Company's Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles