Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Designer, 2nd & 3rd Class

US-ME-Bath

Req ID: 2025-4740
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 4
Post End Date: 7/31/2025
Category: Engineering
Salary Grade: BMDA
Shift: 1st

Overview

BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following levels:

• 2nd Class Designer: $26.71/Hr. - $28.81/Hr.
• 3rd Class Designer: $22.40/Hr. - $25.78/Hr.

Designer Benefits package includes:

• Annual wage and promotion increases
• Flexible work schedules
• Vacation/Sick time options
• 401k matching.

Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to:

• Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking.
• 3D Modeling &visualization
• Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings.
• Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data.

Submitting a Resume and a thorough Job Application outlining your experience and qualifications is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Required:

• Solid computer skills (e.g., proficiency with Microsoft Office tools).
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  

Preferred:

• Ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities.
• Knowledge in extraction of computer aided manufacturing data - CAD/CAM, MasterCAM, 5Axis, G-Code.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA

Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred

Qualifications

• Design experience in one of the following disciplines preferred; Electrical, Mechanical, Hull Outfit, or Structural.
• Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
• Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements.

2nd Class Required:

• Minimum of four (4) years design experience, OR
• Bachelors degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), OR
• Associate/ Vocational School degree with two (2) years design experience, required.
• 3D CAD or AUTOCAD proficiency.

3rd Class Required:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or have completed a Trade/Technical/Vocational program with focus on CAD application and design principles.

3rd Class Preferred:

• High School Diploma with STEM endorsement.
• 1 year of design experience, OR
• Associates Degree in Technical School (CAD, Engineering Technology, Design, Architecture, Graphic Arts), OR
• Graduate of BIW's Manufacturing division apprenticeship program, OR
• Seven (7) years of experience as a first class mechanic in a marine trade, or formal military training in a technical field, OR
  
• 3D CAD or AutoCAD proficiency.
• Credit may be given for graphic arts or CIS experience.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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