Senior Designer | Naval HVAC Senior Designer (Fort Monroe/Hampton)

Immediate opening for a senior-level Marine Designer specializing in Naval HVAC, located at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA.

About the role

Seeking a Marine Designer experienced in Naval HVAC to support the Habitability Improvement Program through ship-checks, design, and drawing development.

Responsibilities

• Survey/Ship-check and document conditions on-board NAVY surface ships to facilitate complete and accurate Ship Installation Drawing development.
• Design HVAC systems using ship-checks, as-builts, standards, reference material, and vendor information.
• Develop Ship Installation Drawings in AutoCAD, ensuring technical completeness, accuracy, and readiness for issue with minimal review.
• Interpret and apply technical correspondence, specifications, and manuals.
• Draft technical correspondence.
• Communicate information and changes to multi-discipline programs to ensure a composite Ship Installation Drawing package.
• Provide design support per customer-defined requirements, including developing removal and installation drawings in their entirety using AutoCAD.
• Ensure all drawings conform to or incorporate industry-accepted standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• US Navy or shipyard-related experience required.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, communication skills, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work onboard ships and in shipyards for approximately 10% of the time.
• Willingness to travel approximately 5% to 10% of the time (local, national, and international).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a Secret Security Clearance.

Pay

$45 per hour with benefits.

Benefits

• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave.