Principal Naval Architect
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Posted March 7, 2026
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Principal Naval Architect
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Principal Naval Architect
Category
Engineer / Naval Architect
Salary
120K - 150K
Employment type
Full Time
Experience
Engineer
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Job Description – Principal Naval Architect (Covington, LA – Office)Main Purposes• Lead group of Staff/Senior Naval Architects in the design, analysis, and development of ships and marine structures• Oversee project teams, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and provide technical expertise in areas such as stability, hydrodynamics, and structural integrity.• Produce functional drawings for new vessel construction and modifications. Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and class/regulatory rules.• Review Vendor Furnished Information for compliance and acceptability.Essential Functions• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to research and innovation in marine technology• Review/Approve drawings & technical reports for release.• Work on new vessel and vessel modification design projects with respect to Structural Design, Outfit Design, Weight Estimating, Stability analysis, etc.• Perform calculations to support design decisions and quality check calculations to ensure final products meet quality standards and contract standards and requirementsOther Responsibilities• Participate in client meetings and develop successful working relationships• Work with multidisciplinary staff.• Support the Estimating/Proposal Group with takeoffs, specification reviews, concept design, and proposal support.Physical Requirements• Ability to sit 8 hours per day.• Ability to perform site visits, inclines, etc.Job Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture from an ABET accredited school.• 10 plus years as a Naval Architect is required.• Professional Engineers License is preferred.• Experience working on both commercial and government projects is a plus.• Understanding of ABS, USCG, & SOLAS rules.• Ability to develop, comprehend, and evaluate contract specifications.• Must be a U.S. National.This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and department objectives and is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated wi