SENIOR NAVAL ARCHITECT -ALL LOCATIONS

Overview:

Recently named amongst the 2008 “Fantastic Fifty” fastest growing companies in Virginia, Gibbs & Cox, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading independent naval architecture, marine engineering and design firms. We have achieved these impressive results because the company continues to do today what we have done for almost 80 years; hire the brightest and most talented naval architects and marine engineers in the industry. We hire smart, passionate and committed staff, and support them with mature processes and extensive training. The result is consistent, measurable performance and exceptional service as we strive to create a better future for our associates and our fellow citizens. Headquartered in Arlington, VA., the Company has offices and openings also available in New York City, Washington D.C., Hampton, VA, and Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities:

Works independently (with minimal supervision), or on project teams
Lead multi-disciplined teams
Manage cost, schedule and technical product development
Supervise junior staff on projects or teams
Performs quality assurance reviews of complex analyses, calculations and drawings developed by junior and mid-level staff
Interacts with clients at a peer level
Demonstrate competency in all of the following areas, and particular expertise in several:
- Weight estimating (both conceptual and detailed)
- Intact and damage stability assessment
- General arrangements development
- Speed/Power/Resistance estimation (both analytical and scale testing)
- Conceptual design of ship HM&E systems
- Conceptual topside layout
- Seakeeping prediction
- Maneuvering prediction
- Deck equipment sizing and layout
- Inclining experiments

· Experience in other areas, as follows, is desirable:

Computational fluid dynamics
NAVAIR requirements integration
Surface combatant builder’s specification development
Equipment purchase specification development
Radar cross section analysis

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture
Professional Engineering Certification (in Naval Architecture or other applicable discipline) with 8 years of professional engineering experience or 12 years experience without Certification
Proficiency in using industry-standard naval architecture software tools such as:

· ASSET

· GHS

· SHCP

· AutoCAD

· NAVCAD

· SMP

· MS-Office

Company Statement:

Gibbs & Cox, Inc. is the employer of choice for naval architecture, marine engineering, management support, and engineering consulting. Gibbs & Cox staff has the opportunity to participate in challenging and rewarding work, and to receive excellent compensation and benefits in return. Our working environment includes the most advanced tools and technologies, and the opportunity for excellent personal and professional development. Gibbs & Cox offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, generous employee healthcare insurance premiums, flex spending options, matching 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, paid professional training and development, and much more. Gibbs & Cox is an equal-opportunity employer.

Gibbs & Cox, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Apply by email jobs@gibbscox.com