Naval Architect

Job overview

The Naval Architect role is onsite in Metairie, LA. Compensation is not specified. Bollinger Shipyards builds and repairs vessels, and this role supports the design and fabrication of marine craft and floating structures. The architect develops vessel designs and performs calculations and analyses that inform construction, stability, performance, and regulatory compliance. The work helps ensure vessels meet design, contractual, and applicable national and international standards.

What you'll do

• Develop hull shapes and vessel designs
• evaluate designs for regulatory and contractual compliance, stability, and performance
• conduct structural and stability analyses
• perform inclining experiments and load line calculations
• study design proposals and specifications
• assist with interior layouts
• evaluate vessel performance during dock and sea trials and identify design changes as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

naval architect

vessel design

marine craft

shipbuilding

metairie la

bollinger shipyards

structural analysis

stability analysis

sea trials

entry-level experience preferred

engineering

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Zero to two years of experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in naval architecture is preferred; a similar engineering degree may be accepted.

About the employer

Bollinger Shipyards is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.