NAVAL ARCHITECT (ENTRY-LEVEL)

It's a great time to work for Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG). We are seeking a passionate Entry-Level Naval Architect to join our team of professionals. Here's what you can expect when you work as part of our team!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Develop vessel arrangements, structural fire protection and egress plans; perform hydrostatic, hull resistance, and sea keeping calculations; develop loading manuals, stability analysis, and tonnage calculations.
• Assess vessel structures using first principal calculations, prescriptive regulatory rules, and finite element analysis (FEA). Prepare fatigue life estimations, structural repair plans, and forensic structural analysis. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including naval architects, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, marine designers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of engineering systems.
• Oversee the construction, installation, and commissioning of marine equipment and systems by conducting onsite inspections of marine vessels and offshore structures, identifying and addressing any technical issues.
• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Confirm adherence to all USCG inspected vessel regulations and other class society rules such as ABS, SOLAS, and MARPOL. 
• Technical Expert: Develop contract technical specifications, purchase specifications and test and trials memos, ensuring seamless integration of new vessel designs, existing vessel modifications and repair.

• Education and Experience: Internship experience in commercial vessel design, shipyard and/or vessel operation experience paired with a BS degree in Naval Architecture or related degree.
• Preferred Intent of Licensure: Intent to pursue a Professional Engineering (PE) License is highly valued, demonstrating commitment to expertise. For this having taken and passed the FE is expected.
• Effective Communication: Effective writing and communication skills are pivotal to support development of contract design documents, client engagement, regulatory review, and vessel repair and construction.
• Software Proficiency: Experience and familiarity with AutoCAD, Rhino, Pipe-Flo, GHS, Microsoft 365 strongly desired.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is fully remote, meaning you can work from your home office, across the United States. There may be up to 25% travel to shipyards for inspections.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive Package: Alongside a competitive salary, enjoy a variety of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and company matching, profit sharing, employee assistance program, educational reimbursement, training, and much more.

EEO STATEMENT

Elliott Bay Design Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability, sensory, mental, or physical, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EBDG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILTIY ACT

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Elliott Bay Design Group to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The above information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities & qualifications required of employees in this position.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future, where innovation meets integrity, and together, we propel the maritime industry forward. At Elliott Bay Design Group, we embody our core values of being proactive leaders, trusted experts, and enthusiastic partners every step of the way. Apply now to become part of a team where excellence is not just a goal but a way of life. Let's push the boundaries of what's possible and make a lasting impact, one vessel at a time.