Naval Architect - Commercial Vessel Design & Marine Engineering

Job Title: Naval Architect

Location: Tampa, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Salary: $125,000 to $140,000

Role Summary

Our client is looking for a Naval Architect position. This company is a growing Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering firm that provides complete ship, tug, and barge designs of all types; from concept through actual construction and is a leader in marine environmental solutions, the use of alternative fuels, and complex marine solutions.
The successful candidate will be the Sr. Naval Architect for new vessel designs, and retrofits of existing vessels. The successful candidate will provide support with structural design and analysis, feasibility studies, construction and retrofit specifications, and development of complex marine design.

Candidate Basic Qualification requirements:
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in naval architecture, marine engineering or a relevant engineering field of study.
More than ten (10) years of relevant work experience; Vessel Owner, shipyard, classification society, engineering consulting.

Additional Candidate Qualifications and Competency:
Experience with structural design on Articulated Tug and Barges (ATB), Tankers, and drybulk vessels.
Project Management experience, position will require project management of small and/or short-term projects
Proficiency with FEA Software (e.g. NASTRAN or ANSYS).
Proficiency with Stability Software GHS.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel primarily), and AutoCAD.
Working Knowledge of marine Regulations, such as USCG, IMO, and Classification Societies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
Short term and short notice travel from time to time.
Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License desirable.