NAVAL ARCHITECT

United States Navy - Norfolk, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Norfolk, VA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Naval Architect position at Norfolk Naval Shipyard involves serving as a technical working leader on complex engineering projects within the Naval Architectural Branch. The role requires coordination of personnel efforts to meet project deadlines, conducting engineering evaluations, and investigating ship stability or submarine diving issues to recommend technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical working leader on complex engineering projects.
• Coordinate efforts of assigned personnel to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Perform engineering evaluations of material properties and environmental considerations.
• Investigate ship stability or submarine diving problems and recommend solutions.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience identifying technical functions of naval architecture engineering and related fields.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings and technical documents for complex ship systems.
• Experience performing engineering analysis and calculations for project designs.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving problems during installations or testing phases.

Nice-to-haves

• Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
• Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours in relevant engineering courses.

Benefits

• Participation in the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Potential for additional vacancies to be filled from this announcement.