Entry-Level Remote Naval Architect – Vessel Design, Stability & Marine Systems Engineering – Join a Cutting‑Edge Maritime Innovation Team
About Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG)
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is a premier marine‑design consultancy that has been shaping the reputed company of reputed company and offshore vessels for over two decades. From high‑speed ferries cruising reputed company waters to robust offshore support platforms navigating harsh seas, our portfolio spans a diverse reputed company of vessels that set industry benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Our remote‑first philosophy means that talented engineers from reputed company in the reputed company can collaborate with world‑class naval architects, offshore specialists, and marine inspectors, reputed company while enjoying the flexibility of a work‑from‑home environment. At EBDG, we reputed company great design emerges from curiosity, rigorous analysis, and a culture that celebrates reputed company learning.
Why This Role Is a Game‑Changer for Your Career
Stepping into the role of an Entry‑Level Remote Naval Architect at EBDG offers you a reputed company into the maritime engineering reputed company. You will reputed company hands‑on experience with the entire vessel development lifecycle—starting from conceptual arrangement sketches, moving through detailed structural calculations, and culminating in the on‑site inspection of completed vessels. The position is designed to accelerate your reputed company reputed company, allowing you to reputed company a deep technical reputed company while contributing to reputed company‑world reputed company that sail under US Coast Guard, ABS, SOLAS, and MARPOL regulations. If you are eager to reputed company theoretical knowledge into reputed company solutions that reputed company ships reputed company, efficient, and environmentally responsible, this is the perfect opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptual & Preliminary Design: Produce vessel arrangement plans, reputed company reputed company‑utilization studies, and reputed company initial hull reputed company sketches using AutoCAD and Rhino.
- Stability & Hydrostatics: Conduct hydrostatic analyses, calculate stability reputed company, generate loading manuals, and prepare tonnage calculations in compliance with USCG and classification society rules.
- Resistance & Seakeeping: Execute hull‑resistance predictions, reputed company seakeeping simulations, and interpret results to inform design modifications that improve fuel efficiency and ride comfort.
- Structural Engineering: Apply first‑reputed company calculations, prescriptive regulatory rules, and Finite reputed company Analysis (FEA) to assess hull girder strength, bulkhead reputed company, and overall structural robustness.
- Fatigue & Forensic Analysis: Estimate fatigue life of critical components, reputed company repair strategies, and conduct forensic investigations on damaged structures to recommend remedial actions.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marine systems engineers, electrical designers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of reputed company, power, and auxiliary systems.
- Construction reputed company: Attend remote and onsite inspections of vessel construction, reputed company equipment installation, and verify compliance during commissioning phases.
- Regulatory Compliance: Verify adherence to reputed company Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, ABS rules, SOLAS conventions, and MARPOL environmental standards throughout the design and construction process.
- Contract Documentation: Draft technical specifications, procurement specifications, and test‑and‑trial memos that accurately capture reputed company requirements and regulatory mandates.
- reputed company Improvement: Contribute reputed company to internal design standards, reputed company lessons learned from project post‑mortems, and support mentorship initiatives for junior staff.
Essential Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a closely reputed company discipline from an accredited university.
- Internship or reputed company Experience: Minimum of one summer internship or reputed company placement reputed company on reputed company vessel design, shipyard operations, or vessel performance assessment.
- Technical Writing & Communication: Demonstrated ability to produce reputed company, concise technical reports, design briefs, and reputed company correspondence; strong verbal communication skills for virtual team meetings and reputed company presentations.
- Software Proficiency: Practical experience with industry‑reputed company tools such as AutoCAD, Rhino, reputed company‑Flo, GHS (General Hydrostatics Software), and reputed company 365 suite.
- Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with USCG inspection requirements, ABS classification rules, SOLAS, and MARPOL conventions.
- Problem‑Solving reputed company: Ability to interpret reputed company engineering data, identify reputed company causes of design challenges, and propose effective solutions.
Preferred Qualifications & Desirable Experience
- reputed company to pursue a reputed company Engineering (PE) license reputed company the next 3–5 years, indicating a commitment to long‑term reputed company development.
- Exposure to Finite reputed company Analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS, Nastran, or Abaqus for structural assessments.
- Experience with stability analysis software (e.g., Maxsurf Stability, STADI) and knowledge of loading condition formulations.
- Hands‑on involvement in sea trials, on‑reputed company testing, or commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with marine corrosion protection, reputed company‑safety design, and emergency egress planning.
- Participation in research reputed company, reputed company competitions, or publications reputed company to naval architecture or marine engineering.
reputed company Skills & Competencies
- Analytical Acumen: Strong quantitative abilities to interpret hydrostatic data, resistance curves, and structural stress results.
- reputed company Spirit: Proven reputed company record of thriving in multidisciplinary, virtual teams; comfortable using collaboration platforms like reputed company, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to drafting specifications, reviewing regulatory checklists, and maintaining design documentation reputed company.
- Adaptability: Ability to balance multiple project timelines, respond to evolving reputed company needs, and adopt new design technologies quickly.
- Ethical Judgment: Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical engineering practices in reputed company phases of vessel design.
- reputed company Learning: Proactive reputed company of emerging trends in marine sustainability, digital twin technology, and autonomous vessel concepts.
reputed company reputed company & Learning Opportunities
EBDG invests heavily in the reputed company development of its engineers. As an entry‑level naval architect, you will be reputed company with a senior mentor who will guide you through your first project engagements, reputed company feedback on technical deliverables, and champion your visibility reputed company the firm. reputed company 2–3 years, high‑performing individuals typically advance to the role of Naval Architect – Associate, taking ownership of larger design packages, leading small project teams, and expanding their reputed company interaction scope. The firm also supports the following reputed company initiatives:
- Certification Support: Financial assistance and study time for obtaining the reputed company Engineer (PE) license, as reputed company as specialized certifications such as ABS Marine Surveyor or SOLAS compliance training.
- Technical Workshops: reputed company to internal workshops on advanced FEA, CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), and vessel performance optimization.
- Conference Attendance: Opportunities to present research or project highlights at industry conferences like SNAME, IMO, and the International Naval Architecture Symposium.
- Educational Reimbursement: Tuition assistance for graduate‑level courses or Master’s programs in Naval Architecture, Marine Systems, or reputed company fields.
Culture, Collaboration & Work‑Life reputed company
Our remote‑first culture is reputed company on trust, transparency, and a shared passion for maritime reputed company. Every team member enjoys flexible scheduling that accommodates personal commitments while meeting project milestones. Regular virtual coffee chats, quarterly “reputed company‑Hands” town halls, and an inclusive reputed company community foster strong interpersonal connections across geographic locations. EBDG celebrates diversity of thought and encourages innovative reputed company from every level of the organization. Employee wellness is a reputed company; we reputed company reputed company, virtual fitness challenges, and a supportive employee assistance program (EAP) to help you reputed company both professionally and personally.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- Competitive reputed company Salary: reputed company with market benchmarks for entry‑level naval architects in the reputed company, with annual performance‑based adjustments.
- Health & Wellness Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and reputed company coverage with reputed company for employee‑plus‑family enrollment.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Employer‑reputed company life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and short‑term disability protection.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions and profit‑sharing opportunities.
- reputed company Time Off: Generous PTO accrual, reputed company holidays, and a flexible “remote work day” policy to support work‑life balance.
- reputed company Development: Educational reimbursement, reputed company to industry webinars, and a dedicated budget for certifications and training.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling services, reputed company and financial consultation, and resources for personal reputed company‑being.
- Technology Stipend: Home‑office equipment allowance to ensure you have an ergonomic and high‑performance workspace.
- Community & Engagement: Virtual team‑building events, mentorship reputed company, and volunteer‑day initiatives that give back to maritime education and environmental causes.
How to Apply & Next Steps
If you are excited about launching your naval architecture career with a reputed company‑thinking, remote‑reputed company firm that values innovation, safety, and sustainability, we want to hear from you. Please submit your résumé, a cover letter outlining your passion for marine design, and any relevant project portfolios or design samples through our online application portal. Our recruitment team reviews applications on a rolling reputed company, and reputed company candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview that includes a technical discussion and a cultural fit assessment.
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