What are the responsibilities and job description for the (C) Naval Architect position at The McHenry Management Group, Inc?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Background check, ship, and drug screening are requirements of this position. Contingent on client approval. On-Site position.
The Naval Architect will be embedded at ESG's Port St. Joe and Allanton FL Shipyard, supporting active construction programs where design, production, testing, and regulatory requirements converge under schedule pressure. This is a hands-on, shipyard-facing role focused on resolving real-time technical issues, protecting stability and weight margins, supporting regulatory compliance, and keeping production moving without surprises.
This position is best suited for a naval architect who is comfortable operating at the intersection of engineering intent and deckplate reality-someone who understands how design decisions affect fabrication, test, trials, and delivery, and who can step in decisively when issues arise.
Requirements
Provide embedded naval architecture support for active ESG programs, including:
Medium-class MPSV construction
TSHD Adele and USACE dredge programs
Washington State Ferries construction and modernization work
Own and execute intact and damage stability analyses in accordance with USCG, ABS, and owner requirements
Lead and support inclining experiments, stability test execution, data analysis, and issuance of stability letters
Manage and actively control vessel weight estimates, weight tracking, and weight growth driven by production changes
Assess and disposition technical impacts of design and production changes on stability, trim, draft, and performance
Serve as a technical authority in change control boards (CCBs) and engineering disposition processes
Interface daily with production, planning, and test teams to resolve deckplate-driven issues in real time
Review and disposition structural and naval architecture-related RFIs, NCRs, and change requests
Support regulatory submittals and direct technical interface with ABS, USCG, WSF representatives, and owners
Review vendor and subcontractor design deliverables for compliance, constructability, and integration with shipyard workflows
Support trials preparation, incl. stability documentation, loading conditions, and technical readiness items
Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and schedule-driven technical coordination meetings
Required Experience & Qualifications
BS in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or closely related discipline
7-15 years of experience supporting commercial or government vessel construction in a shipyard environment
Demonstrated experience owning stability analyses and inclining experiments
Strong background in weight control and managing production-driven weight growth
Experience supporting dredges, OSVs, ferries, or similarly complex vessels
Working knowledge of ABS and USCG rules; experience with WSF or state DOT oversight is a plus
Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, schedule-driven shipyard environments
Tools & Skills
Proficiency with naval architecture and stability tools (e.g., GHS, NAPA, AutoHydro, Maxsurf)
Strong understanding of shipyard drawings, production sequencing, and change control workflows
Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, production supervisors, test teams, and regulators
Physical Job Requirements
1. Perform onboard inspections, inclining experiments, or surveys
2. Climb ladders and access various compartments
3. Enter confined spaces for structural verification
4. Stand/walk for extended periods during inspections
5. Work near water, heights, and unstable footing
6. Carry measuring tools and equipment (15-25 lbs)
7. Tolerate ship motion (if underway or floating)
Full-time
Description
Background check, ship, and drug screening are requirements of this position. Contingent on client approval. On-Site position.
The Naval Architect will be embedded at ESG's Port St. Joe and Allanton FL Shipyard, supporting active construction programs where design, production, testing, and regulatory requirements converge under schedule pressure. This is a hands-on, shipyard-facing role focused on resolving real-time technical issues, protecting stability and weight margins, supporting regulatory compliance, and keeping production moving without surprises.
This position is best suited for a naval architect who is comfortable operating at the intersection of engineering intent and deckplate reality-someone who understands how design decisions affect fabrication, test, trials, and delivery, and who can step in decisively when issues arise.
Requirements
Provide embedded naval architecture support for active ESG programs, including:
Medium-class MPSV construction
TSHD Adele and USACE dredge programs
Washington State Ferries construction and modernization work
Own and execute intact and damage stability analyses in accordance with USCG, ABS, and owner requirements
Lead and support inclining experiments, stability test execution, data analysis, and issuance of stability letters
Manage and actively control vessel weight estimates, weight tracking, and weight growth driven by production changes
Assess and disposition technical impacts of design and production changes on stability, trim, draft, and performance
Serve as a technical authority in change control boards (CCBs) and engineering disposition processes
Interface daily with production, planning, and test teams to resolve deckplate-driven issues in real time
Review and disposition structural and naval architecture-related RFIs, NCRs, and change requests
Support regulatory submittals and direct technical interface with ABS, USCG, WSF representatives, and owners
Review vendor and subcontractor design deliverables for compliance, constructability, and integration with shipyard workflows
Support trials preparation, incl. stability documentation, loading conditions, and technical readiness items
Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and schedule-driven technical coordination meetings
Required Experience & Qualifications
BS in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or closely related discipline
7-15 years of experience supporting commercial or government vessel construction in a shipyard environment
Demonstrated experience owning stability analyses and inclining experiments
Strong background in weight control and managing production-driven weight growth
Experience supporting dredges, OSVs, ferries, or similarly complex vessels
Working knowledge of ABS and USCG rules; experience with WSF or state DOT oversight is a plus
Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, schedule-driven shipyard environments
Tools & Skills
Proficiency with naval architecture and stability tools (e.g., GHS, NAPA, AutoHydro, Maxsurf)
Strong understanding of shipyard drawings, production sequencing, and change control workflows
Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, production supervisors, test teams, and regulators
Physical Job Requirements
1. Perform onboard inspections, inclining experiments, or surveys
2. Climb ladders and access various compartments
3. Enter confined spaces for structural verification
4. Stand/walk for extended periods during inspections
5. Work near water, heights, and unstable footing
6. Carry measuring tools and equipment (15-25 lbs)
7. Tolerate ship motion (if underway or floating)