Naval Architect

NAVAL ARCHITECT - WASHINGTON, DC

Overview:

Gibbs & Cox, Inc., the nation’s leading independent naval architecture, marine engineering and design firm is seeking a well qualified individual for a position as a Naval Architect. You will be based at the client site in Washington DC.

Responsibilities:

• Works independently (with direct supervision) or on project teams.
• Performs calculations applying naval architecture principles, techniques, procedures and criteria in the areas of:
  • Arrangements
  • Weight Estimates
  • Topside Integration
  • Intact / Damage Stability
• Develops analyses in area of specialization and prepares technical reports or other engineering documentation.
• Interacts with clients at a peer level.
• Task Manager responsible for technical and programmatic execution of small tasking using an interdisciplinary team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or other applicable discipline from an accredited university AND;
• Experience with U.S. Naval Surface Combatant design.
• 3 to 6 years of professional engineering and program management experience.
• Experience in development of ship general arrangements, space arrangements and outfitting, using 2D or 3D AutoCAD or other CAD software.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard naval architecture software tools such as: GHS, SHCP, AutoCAD, MS-Office.
• U.S. Citizenship required.