COMPANY PROFILE:

• Join a team with EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY and INTEGRITY!
• CDI Corporation consistently appears on ENR’s annual “Top 500 Design Firms” list, ranking the largest engineering, architectural and environmental design firms by revenue.  Ranked #28 in Top 500 Design Firms in 2012!
• Forbes.com named CDI as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the United States. (2008)
• CDI Marine Company is a division of CDI Government Services and a leader in providing our clients with high quality, cost effective engineering, design and logistics services in the marine industry.

• CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Provide waterfront support, field engineering and detailed design and engineering support for small boats.
• Have experience in ship design, construction, planning and production and complex ship operations.
• Provide engineering calculation, technical solutions and professional guidance for Weights, Stability and naval architect related issues.
• Responsible for research, development, regulation adherence, and stability analysis.
• Maintain superior customer relations and communications.
• Strive to maintain quality products, within schedule and cost.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Work independently providing weight and moment calculations.

• Demonstrate experience in AutoCAD and 3D-modeling (Solid Works).
• Perform static stability analysis using General HydroStatics (GHS).
• Perform Intact and Damage Stability analysis for new designed craft.
• Perform Finite-Element Analysis and structural analysis.
• Attend meetings and provide professional recommendations as requested.
• Professionally interface with customers and vendors.
• Provide quality products within the specifics of the naval architect requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in an open communicative environment, and be able to adapt to changing design requirements rapidly.
• Provide project management, project supervision, planning, organizing and supervising designers / drafters and technicians.
• Prepare engineering sketches to help designers and drafters to complete engineering drawings.
• Check and review documents produced by other members of the department for completion and accuracy.
• Develop and apply advance methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex technical problems.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate projects or moderate phases of significant projects, coordinating efforts with engineers and staff.
• Develop and perform formal technical reports summarizing analyses, calculations and engineering studies.

• Available for CONUS and OCONUS travel.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Requesting Mid-Level:

Junior Level:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Naval Architecture or similar degree.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Have a general understanding of drawing development and review.
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written).

Mid-Level:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Naval Architecture or similar degree.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in the maritime industry.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, 3D modeling, Finite Element Analysis and GHS.
• Ability and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work independently (with minimal supervision) or on project teams.
• Strong communication, written and documentation skills.
• Be able to multi-task in high stress situations.
• Extensive attention to detail, ability to multi-task and the drive to take ownership in one’s work.

Possible Senior Level pending applicant.

Senior Level:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Naval Architecture or similar degree.
• Ten (10)+ years of related experience in marine Naval Architecture design projects.
• Proficiency in the use of industry standard Naval Architecture design tools.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, 3D modeling and Finite Element Analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially EXCEL, essential.
• Knowledge of all phases on the engineering discipline.
• Ability and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Work independently (with minimal supervision) or on project teams.

PREFERRED:

• None

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Boat check craft on trailers or in the water.
• Employee is required to access remote areas of multi-level vessels
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles