Naval Architect

Purpose / Summary

The MSV Naval Architect is responsible for developing alteration, modification, conversion and technical solutions and upgrades for the MSV program.

The MSV Naval Architect work location is in corporate office in Norfolk, Virginia. The MSV Naval Architect performs periodic travel to the ship or other locations as required. On occasion, such as special projects, the MSV Naval Architect may have other company personnel reporting into him or her in the form of a cross functional team.

Key

Responsibilities

Develop solutions for changes, alterations, modifications, upgrades and conversions pertaining to the MSV program.-

Actively develop work specifications, drawings, and technical information to enable contractors to quote, and regulatory agencies to review, requested modifications.-

Complete engineering, mechanical, naval architecture engineering, finite element analysis, loading conditions, etc., required to support the MSV program.-

Complete 2D and 3D CAD production engineering drawings and one-line design drawings for MSV program ship system alterations, modifications, upgrades and conversions including, but not limited to, structural, pipe, electrical, ventilation, etc.-

Complete photo-realistic renderings of MSV program ships, systems and components, as required.-

Be an advocate for shipboard safety, the company safety culture and actively support timely attention to any safety issue.-

Act on continuous improvement initiatives with timely attention and completion in a cost-efficient manner.-

Perform other position related duties as specified by management.-

Support company commitment to safety and other selected standards and certifications-

Responsible for meeting the requirements and deadlines in preparation of shipyard specifications, selection of vendors, and optimal utilization of ship's force during the shipyard period.

Support the Program Manager and MSV General Manager as required.

Education

and

Experience

()-

Advanced degrees from an accredited institution in business, logistics or equivalent discipline are preferred.-

Minimum of 10 years of project management experience and vessel design experience required.-

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred.-

Must be eligible for a secret level security clearance.-

Proficiency with the following software : -

MS Office Suite including Project and Viso-

AutoCAD for 2D drawings-

Navisworks for 3D model review-

Solidworks for 3D model development-

Rhinoceros & ORCA 3D for hull modeling-

NEiNastran & FEMAP for Finite Element Analysis-

Pipe-Flo for piping system design-

Multiframe 4D for structural analysis-

Maxsurf Pro for 3D hull development and fairing-

HydroMax Pro for hydrostatics, longitudinal strength, and complete intact / Damaged Stability Analysis-

NavCad for hull resistance and propeller selection-

Random

drug

testing required.

Technical

Skills

and

Competencies

Required

Computer

literacy

in PC

and

Marine Management

Software systems (Nautical Systems experience preferred)-

Excellent

interpersonal

skills required for conducting day-to-day business-

Experience

in

installation

and

commissioning

electronics

equipment

including

but

not

limited

to

integrated

bridge

systems, transmitters of various frequencies and system networking.-

Ability

to

communicate

effectively

in

variety

of

forums,

internal

and

external.-

Superior

writing

and

documentation

skills-

Advanced

communication,

negotiation,

conflict

resolution

capabilities-

Rely

on

considerable

experience

and

judgment

to

plan

and

accomplish

goals.-

Good relationship building / interpersonal and influencing skills - ability to work with diverse groups and gain groups consensus.-

Good working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and the ability to quickly grasp and work with new systems.