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Ventilation Designer and Programmer

IMIA, LLC
Portsmouth, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Description

ARMADA INC.

Position Description

TITLE: Ventilation Designer & Programmer

REPORTS TO: Project Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PAY RANGE: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 Annually DOE

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Office, Shop, Shipyard(s) & Customer Facilities

Summary

The Ventilation Designer and Programmer is responsible for developing, designing, and programming ventilation components for shipboard applications in accordance with U.S. Naval and marine industry standards

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • The Designer takes direction from Project Manager as needed to support design and programming of parts and reports any contract/budget related information to Project Manager.
  • Use AutoCAD to develop model layouts and work packages for ventilation parts
  • Develop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro SoftwareDevelop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro Software
  • Provides nests/sheet quantities for materials as needed
  • Updating progress on design/part development to Project Manager
  • Works with Shop personnel on any questions/issues during fabrication process
  • Support onsite visits or shipchecks as needed
  • Working to issue work packages to shop by assigned dates
  • Works with Material Planner on identifying materials as needed
  • Provide Technical support to Estimating Team
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes

  • Ability to collaborate with others to solve problems
  • Knowledge of NAVSEA standard items and MIL-STD-1689A
  • Ability to perform shipboard surveys on Navy Vessels (Ability to climb vertical ladders/stairwells)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem solving abilities
  • Thorough understanding of design/fabrication
  • Ability to read/interpret US Naval and marine industry drawings
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education And Experience

  • Designer should have previous designing/fabricating HVAC/sheet metal parts for the Navy Fleet.
  • Degree in relative field or completion of an accredited 4 year apprenticeship is preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years using 2D/3D software to create parts/layouts
  • Experience with CAD, Inventor, and other machine programming software.
  • Experience using programming software to create/nest ventilation parts
  • Experience fabricating/installing ventilation on Navy Vessels is preferred
  • Experience with hand layouts/patterns/orthographic projection

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Most work performed in a shop environment
  • Some exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
  • Required to travel occasionally both locally and to other geographical areas as required. Work may sometimes require shipboard checks, meetings, and inspections.
  • Short periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to customer facilities to access Navy vessels
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Computer, laptop, software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Nesting Softwares, Trimble Fab Shop or Design2Fab
  • This is a general list and is not all inclusive.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

About the Organization IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • LTD
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE Statement IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000

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