DESIGNER 3 @ NNS

Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Contract
Open Positions: 1
Pay Rate: $31.13 - $40.95/hr (No Overtime)

We are seeking an experienced Designer 3 to support shipbuilding design and engineering activities. The selected candidate will develop and modify detailed designs for shipboard systems, create construction drawings, generate Bills of Material (BOMs), and coordinate design requirements with engineering, manufacturing, planning, tooling, and material teams.

This role requires strong proficiency in both 2D and 3D CAD tools and extensive experience with shipboard piping or HVAC system design.

• Design components and portions of shipboard systems to support construction and manufacturing operations.

• Develop and modify 2D and 3D models using AutoCAD, Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar CAD platforms.

• Create, revise, and check ship construction drawings for accuracy and compliance.

• Perform design calculations, studies, and evaluations to support engineering requirements.

• Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) and select appropriate materials for shipboard applications.

• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, planning, and material groups to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.

• Review and check the work of peers for quality and accuracy.

• Support implementation of engineering change orders and charge orders.

• Ensure compliance with contractual specifications, design standards, and shipbuilding requirements.

• Associate Degree and 3 years of related design experience.

• Two additional years of related experience may substitute for an Associate Degree.

• Four years of non-related experience may substitute for an Associate Degree.

• Apprentice Certificate or Navy Nuclear Power School graduation may substitute for an Associate Degree.

• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar platforms.

• Experience developing and checking technical drawings.

• Extensive experience designing shipboard piping systems.

• Extensive experience designing shipboard HVAC systems.

• Experience developing ship construction drawings.

• Experience creating Bills of Material (BOMs).

• Experience reviewing and checking peer designs.

• Experience implementing engineering change orders and charge orders.

• Shipbuilding, marine, defense, or industrial design experience.

• Ability to access ships under construction and overhaul.

• Ability to climb vertical and inclined ladders.

• Ability to perform limited kneeling, stooping, and movement throughout industrial work environments.

• Siemens NX / AutoCAD / CATIA

• Shipboard Piping Design

• HVAC System Design

• 2D & 3D CAD Modeling

• Ship Construction Drawings

• Bill of Material (BOM) Development

• Engineering Change Orders

• Design Verification & Checking

• Manufacturing Coordination

• Material Selection