Hull (Structural) Designer

Essential Functions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Review structural arrangements using the Classification Society rules while considering shipyards construction restraints
• Review and check basic design drawings and calculations to support ship classification and detail design activities
• Develop production design work package documentation using Aveva Marine software, such as 3D model, workshop drawing, assembly drawings, panel line milling and cutting information for release to production
• Interface with the Building Method planner, Transportation planner, and other design department engineers to ensure the Hull Design information includes information such the proper part destination, lifting back-up structure, and penetrations
• Provide field engineering support as required to support production activities, blue mark inspections or responding to production questions developed throughout construction of the ship

Competencies

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbal and written
• Detail oriented
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability and Organizational skills and understanding
• Integrity
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an Associate's Degree in Technology, Drafting or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in shipbuilding or steel construction
• Experience in ship structural design or equivalent structural experience
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as Tribon or Aveva Marine
• Proficiency with MS Office and 2D CAD systems such as AutoCAD
• Proficiency with metric system preferred
• Experience with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Steel Vessel Rules and Welding standards
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices
• International experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian Shipbuilding Standards

Work Environment

• Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke.
• Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

Physical Demands

• A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.