Lead Naval Architect

Job title:

Lead Naval Architect

Company

Serco

Job description

Position DescriptionAre you seeking a hybrid opportunity working in a fast. team based multi disciplined environment, while collaborating with others and supporting the navy, coast guard, and commercial customers, Serco has a great opportunity for you!This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain a Canadian Security Clearances (Reliability/Controlled Good or higher).Serco supports multiple customers including government customers and shipyards in various stages of design as well as in-service support of ships, submarines, crafts and other floating structures.The Lead Naval Architect will demonstrate sound knowledge and deep experience as subject matter expert in one or more disciplines within the field of Naval Architecture and mentor less experienced technical staff in undertaking tasks within these disciplines. The person will also apply knowledge of Naval Architecture to perform hands on work pertaining to routine analyses and preparation of basic naval architectural deliverables in support of design for new builds as well as development of Engineering Change work package for In-Service Support of ships, submarines, crafts, and other floating structures.You will be a member of the team or leading a team working for a Ship Design Manager or Engineering Manager and/or working closely with the customer and other Serco teams for designing ships, or in-service support of vessels.Depending on the scale of the project you could also be assigned the role of Ship Design Manager where you will be responsible for the technical management of the project, or for coordinating / managing the compliance of all the ship specifications/ requirements, or for delivery of only the Naval Architectural design products.You will apply naval architectural knowledge in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards, and will use naval architecture tools and software to develop analyses and products in one or more technical areas when directly assigned any of these tasks.As a Lead Naval Architect, you will apply naval architectural knowledge in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products in one or more technical areas:

• Development and validation of design and engineering requirements, preparation of specifications, and provides inputs to technical reports and presentations. Provide hull form and hydrodynamic performance, including development of hull form geometry and lines plans, hydrostatics and curves of form, resistance and powering estimates, propulsor design and performance, appendage design, maneuvering analyses, seakeeping analyses, development of model test plans and observing and analyzing data from model tests or full scale trials.
• Provide weight and stability analyses, including development of weight and center of gravity estimates, performance of intact and damaged stability analyses, performance of deadweight surveys and inclining experiments.
• Provide concept and feasibility design studies addressing whole ship sizing and performance analyses, requirements validation, and design optimisation.
• Perform design integration, coordinating inputs from various naval architectural and other engineering disciplines, such as marine engineering and structures, into balanced, closed solution designs to establish principal characteristics and design features such as length, beam, depth, draft, displacement, speed, and other performance parameters.
• Perform structural design, developing hull girder bending moments and structural configurations and scantlings in accordance with appropriate rules or design standards, development of superstructure, mast, and local support structure to withstand primary and secondary loads.
• Make general arrangements and configuration, developing requirements for area and volume, preparing overall ship arrangement concepts and drawings illustrating primary functional allocation of spaces within the ship considering location and adjacency constraints, performing special studies including access and line of sight analyses, assisting in detailed layouts of individual compartments such as living and berthing spaces, ship support spaces, storerooms, and shops Assists with the review of design proposals and specifications.

You will also:

• Participate in or lead scheduled project review sessions and meetings with representatives from other engineering disciplines and customers on technical and engineering issues.
• Prepare documentation, reports, white papers, options analyses reports, and project plans to describe activities planned and accomplished, status reports, letters, memoranda, messages, and contact reports.
• Prepare and make presentation in formal briefings and staff seminars.
• Train, guide and mentor naval architects and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures, including quality assurance and security procedures, in the performance of duties.
• Be effective in communication and working in a diverse team environment.

QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering field such as Ocean Engineering, or equivalent in training and experience, entry level. (A post graduate degree in naval architecture or a related field is considered an asset.) with a minimum of 10 years relative work experience is required. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 20 years applicable work experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Canadian Security Clearance (Reliability / Controlled Good or higher).
• Experience performing design integration, coordinating inputs from various naval architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams and programs.
• Travel may be required up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Possessing a Professional Engineer’s designation is considered an asset.
• Current active Reliablity Status clearance.

** All candidates are subject to a review of skills and qualifications by the govenment customer.**If you are interested in supporting and working with a diverse and passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!In compliance with local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $119,905.39 to $207,836.49; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.Company OverviewSerco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our .Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email .Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Location

Canada

Job date

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:53:22 GMT

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