3D Modeling, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CATIA CAD, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Design Services, Electricity, Installation Guide, Microsoft Office, Requirements Management, Team Player, Training Program Development, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
Responsibilities for this Position
Designer, 2nd Class
US-ME-Brunswick
Req ID: 2026-5013
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 5
Post End Date: 3/1/2026
Category: Engineering
Salary Grade: BMDA
Shift: ALL
Overview
BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following level:
- 2nd Class Designer: $26.71/Hr. - $28.81/Hr.
Designer Benefits package includes:
- Potential for annual wage increases and promotions
- Flexible work schedules
- Vacation/Sick time options
- 401k matching.
- Future work-from-home opportunities
These positions are for all shifts.
Designers perform a variety of work including:
- Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization.
- Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking.
- Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.
- 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:
- Good 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, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
- 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 https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career
Qualifications
- Design experience in one of the following disciplines preferred; Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Hull Outfit.
- Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
- Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements.
- Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred https://startsmart.smccme.edu/short-term-training-smcc-plp-may-2021/#career
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.
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