NAVAL ARCHITECT 3

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

About the role

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for O41 Plant Engineering on Facilities’ Floating Dry Dock and Transfer Ways
• Provide technical leadership and direction to internal and external customers on structural-related matters to ensure inspections, routine maintenance, and construction projects are performed in accordance with applicable codes and NNS-specific specifications/requirements
• Perform design reviews of contractor project submittals to ensure adequacy for the application at the subject facility and alignment with applicable codes, regulations and best practices
• Prepare and/or review impact studies and make recommendations supporting the development of the Facilities’ Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) for critical structural systems and equipment
• Create technical direction and supports trades and contractors on site during maintenance and repair of the facilities
• Perform structural evaluations, conduct infrastructure assessments and respond to emergent safety related issues in a fast paced, large industrial facility setting
• Direct work assignments of consultants and contractors to ensure shipyard facilities are maintained in a safe condition
• Support key strategic business development and strategic initiatives as assigned and developed
• Perform routine naval architecture work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of design and/or analyses of ship hull, foundation, superstructure, arrangements and hull form characteristics tasks
• As directed, apply selected techniques and procedures to assignments involving ship design and ship performance analyses
• Absorb and assist in the solution of difficult problems involved in areas of assignment
• Use prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of broader systems design, performance analyze, or hull form characteristic assignments of more experienced naval architects

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
• Nice to have: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the structural disciplines, Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel, Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience, Proficient in pertinent structural codes and design standards

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience. Nice to have: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the structural disciplines, Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel, Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience, Proficient in pertinent structural codes and design standards

Skills

Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience. Nice to have: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the structural disciplines, Experience in steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel, Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience, Proficient in pertinent structural codes and design standards

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Pay

$100,000.00 to $125,000.00

Schedule

Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start