Designer (Norfolk, VA)

Primary Responsibilities

Perform ship checks to support DDG design development.
Develop ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.

Benefits

• Annual wage increase and promotional opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• Vacation/Sick time options
• 401k matching

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Associates / Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools required

Pay

• 1st Class: $36.74/Hr. - $44.05/Hr. - Includes Cost of Living Adjustment
• 2nd Class: $32.86/Hr. - $35.29/Hr. - Includes Cost of Living Adjustment

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years design experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with (2) years of design experience, OR Associate / Vocational School degree with four (4) years design experience required. Credit may be given for graphic arts or computer information systems experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years design experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), OR Associate / Vocational School degree with two (2) years design experience, required. 3D CAD or AutoCAD proficiency.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions required.
• Marine design/liaison experience may be required.
• Design background with multi discipline experience preferred.
• Proficiency in developing design in Auto-CAD.
• Knowledge of DDG Class ships and shipboard systems.
• Proficiency in moderate to complex development work, problem solving and the review/check of another employee's work required.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with little oversight
• Ability to represent Bath Iron Works autonomously and in a professional manner

Schedule

This position requires visiting ships on a regular basis and working in an industrial environment. This will require some climbing, kneeling, bending, carrying a back pack, and occasionally needing to squeeze in between cabinets and into tight spaces.