Job Description – Principal Naval Architect (Covington, LA – Office)

Main Purposes

· Lead a group of Staff and Senior Naval Architects in the design, analysis, and development of ships and marine structures.

· Oversee project teams, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and provide technical expertise in stability, hydrodynamics, structural integrity, and related disciplines.

· Produce functional drawings for new vessel construction and modifications, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and class/regulatory rules.

· Review Vendor Furnished Information for compliance and acceptability.

· Utilize industry-standard naval architecture and engineering software such as GHS, Rhino, AutoCAD, and ANSYS to support design and analysis tasks.

Essential Functions

· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to research and innovation in marine technology.

· Review and approve drawings and technical reports for release.

· Work on new vessel and vessel modification design projects involving structural design, outfit design, weight estimating, stability analysis, and related naval architecture tasks.

· Perform engineering calculations to support design decisions and conduct quality checks to ensure final products meet all quality standards and contract requirements.

· Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and act as a technical liaison between engineering, project management, and production teams.

· Provide leadership in workload planning, engineering standards development, and process improvement initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

· Participate in client meetings and develop successful working relationships.

· Work with multidisciplinary staff across engineering, production, and project management groups.

· Support the Estimating/Proposal Group with takeoffs, specification reviews, concept design, and proposal support.

· Travel to shipyards, client offices, and vessels as needed for inspections, testing, and project support.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit 8 hours per day.

· Ability to perform site visits, inclines, etc.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture from an ABET-accredited school.

· 10 plus years as a Naval Architect is required.

· Professional Engineers License is preferred.

· Experience working on both commercial and government projects is a plus.

· Understanding of ABS, USCG, & SOLAS rules.

· Ability to develop, comprehend, and evaluate contract specifications.

· Must be a U.S. National.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Baker Marine Solutions

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