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(C) Naval Architect

Port Saint Joe, FL · On-site

The Naval Architect will be embedded at ESG's Port St. Joe and Allanton FL Shipyard, supporting ... This is a hands-on, shipyard-facing role focused on resolving real-time technical issues ...

Jobtailor

Naval Architect, Level 5

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

Research, develop, design, and analyze naval architecture elements related to ship stability, hull form, arrangements, and shipyard movement operations * Apply advanced naval architecture principles ...

Elliott Bay Design Group LLC

Naval Architect

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$48 - $75/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES Naval Architecture Design and Integration * Develop and/or refine vessel ... Review and provide comments on detailed designs submitted by shipyard contractors. Compliance and ...

Elliott Bay Design Group LLC

Naval Architect

Seattle, WA · On-site

$48 - $75/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES Naval Architecture Design and Integration * Develop and/or refine vessel ... Review and provide comments on detailed designs submitted by shipyard contractors. Compliance and ...

NCL Bahamas Ltd.

Newbuild Naval Architect Mgr

Miami, FL · On-site

Review and comment on shipyard drawings, technical specifications, general arrangements, structural ... Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Technology, Ship Design, or ...

Norwegian Cruise Line

Review and comment on shipyard drawings, technical specifications, general arrangements, structural ... Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Technology, Ship Design, or ...

Fleetzero

Naval Architect - Marine Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

Work closely with other engineers, naval architecture firms, detailed design shops, and shipyard teams to translate designs into reality, iterating based on real-world feedback. * Push the boundaries ...

Fleetzero

Naval Architect - Marine Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

Work closely with other engineers, naval architecture firms, detailed design shops, and shipyard teams to translate designs into reality, iterating based on real-world feedback. * Push the boundaries ...

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(C) Naval Architect

Port Saint Joe, FL • On-site

The McHenry Management Group, Inc
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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Background check, US Citizenship, and drug screening are requirements of this position. Contingent on client approval. On-Site position.
The Naval Architect will be embedded at ESG's Port St. Joe and Allanton FL Shipyard, supporting active construction programs where design, production, testing, and regulatory requirements converge under schedule pressure. This is a hands-on, shipyard-facing role focused on resolving real-time technical issues, protecting stability and weight margins, supporting regulatory compliance, and keeping production moving without surprises.
This position is best suited for a naval architect who is comfortable operating at the intersection of engineering intent and deckplate reality-someone who understands how design decisions affect fabrication, test, trials, and delivery, and who can step in decisively when issues arise.
Requirements
• Provide embedded naval architecture support for active ESG programs, including:
• Medium-class MPSV construction
• TSHD Adele and USACE dredge programs
• Washington State Ferries construction and modernization work
• Own and execute intact and damage stability analyses in accordance with USCG, ABS, and owner requirements
• Lead and support inclining experiments, stability test execution, data analysis, and issuance of stability letters
• Manage and actively control vessel weight estimates, weight tracking, and weight growth driven by production changes
• Assess and disposition technical impacts of design and production changes on stability, trim, draft, and performance
• Serve as a technical authority in change control boards (CCBs) and engineering disposition processes
• Interface daily with production, planning, and test teams to resolve deckplate-driven issues in real time
• Review and disposition structural and naval architecture-related RFIs, NCRs, and change requests
• Support regulatory submittals and direct technical interface with ABS, USCG, WSF representatives, and owners
• Review vendor and subcontractor design deliverables for compliance, constructability, and integration with shipyard workflows
• Support trials preparation, incl. stability documentation, loading conditions, and technical readiness items
• Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and schedule-driven technical coordination meetings
Required Experience & Qualifications
• BS in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or closely related discipline
• 7-15+ years of experience supporting commercial or government vessel construction in a shipyard environment
• Demonstrated experience owning stability analyses and inclining experiments
• Strong background in weight control and managing production-driven weight growth
• Experience supporting dredges, OSVs, ferries, or similarly complex vessels
• Working knowledge of ABS and USCG rules; experience with WSF or state DOT oversight is a plus
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, schedule-driven shipyard environments
Tools & Skills
• Proficiency with naval architecture and stability tools (e.g., GHS, NAPA, AutoHydro, Maxsurf)
• Strong understanding of shipyard drawings, production sequencing, and change control workflows
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, production supervisors, test teams, and regulators
Physical Job Requirements
1. Perform onboard inspections, inclining experiments, or surveys
2. Climb ladders and access various compartments
3. Enter confined spaces for structural verification
4. Stand/walk for extended periods during inspections
5. Work near water, heights, and unstable footing
6. Carry measuring tools and equipment (15-25 lbs)
7. Tolerate ship motion (if underway or floating)

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