Drafter/Designer (Marine) - New Orleans, LA

Overview

The S&B Family of Companies is currently searching for an experienced Marine Drafter/Designer for our affiliate TAI Engineers, in New Orleans. The Marine Drafter/Designer applies standard industrial practices to prepare designs and drawings to develop designs and drawings of a moderate level of complexity. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and hybrid work schedules. If you are an experienced Marine Designer looking for an exciting opportunity in the New Orleans area, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continued success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

EDUCATION

Associates degree

Qualifications And Experience

5+ years of related experience.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

1. Prepare accurate and detailed designs, free form surface models and/or drawings based on concept sketches, photographs, or clearly stated functional requirements or appearances.
2. Assist naval architects and engineers in the design of boats and craft and provide solutions by applying existing design skills, techniques, and company procedures.
3. Adhere to existing CAD standards and procedures in conjunction with other designers to improve product quality and efficiency.
4. Clearly document work solutions and challenges. Collaborate with respective engineers to develop solutions.
5. Complete drawing assignments accurately and on a timely basis utilizing CAD programs.
6. Develop conceptual and artistic renderings of boats and crafts in accordance with acceptable commercial standards.
7. Create preliminary sketches of proposed drawings, utilizing CAD programs.
8. Modify drawings as directed.
9. Use AutoCAD software in the regeneration of engineering drawings.
10. Develop and prepare technical drawings for structural, mechanical, or electrical equipment, systems, and assemblies.
11. Maintain an eye for detail in depicting and deciphering existing drawings that have been damaged through years of use.
12. Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
13. Participate in project meetings and conference calls as required.
14. Prepare engineering documents for submittal.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers, and engineers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally, will conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site. This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. Occasionally, may visit or be temporarily assigned to an operating plant or to reside in an office on-site for the duration of a project. This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, and work near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.

About Tai Engineers, LLC

TAI Engineers, LLC. (TAI) is a full-service Maritime Solutions company incorporated in 1993 and is owned by S&B Infrastructure Ltd., an S&B family company. With its 100+ Marine Professionals, TAI is enhanced by S&B, which has about 1,600 engineers. TAI is known for its Management Expertise, Technical Excellence, and Innovative Maritime Solutions. TAI is proud of its legacy and people, whose professionalism and dedication make the company trusted by its clients. TAI provides services to commercial and governmental clients. TAI is GSA listed to provide engineering services and vessels to any government agency in the US and is also a prime contractor on NAVSEA’s SEAPORT-E program. TAI offers a diversity of expertise to respond to most maritime and offshore requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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