Designer, 1st & 2nd Class
- Job ID Number
- 5082
- Brunswick, ME, US
- Category
- Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Business Unit
- Bath Iron Works
Responsibilities for this Position
Designer, 1st & 2nd Class
US-ME-Brunswick
Req ID: 2026-5082
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 2
Post End Date: 4/5/2026
Category: Engineering
Salary Grade: BMDA
Shift: 1st
Overview
BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following levels:
- 1st Class Designer: $30.02/Hr. - $35.57/Hr.
- 2nd Class Designer: $26.71/Hr. - $28.81/Hr.
Designers perform a variety of work including:
- Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 3D modeling & visualization.
- Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that will 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.
- Proficient in original work of a creative/innovative nature, complex problem solving, or the review/check of other employee's work.
Designer Benefits package includes:
- Annual wage and promotion increases
- Flexible work schedules
- Vacation/Sick time options
- 401k matching.
- Future work-from-home opportunities
Responsibilities
Required:
- Excellent computer skills (e.g., demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools) required.
- Demonstrated Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, Solid Works, or other Similar 2-D or 3-D CAD Software Required.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions is required.
- 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.
Qualifications
1st Class Required:
- Minimum of seven (7) years marine design or technically related design experience required, OR
- Bachelors degree in a related technical field (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture), with (4) years design experience required, OR
- Associate/ Vocational School degree with six (6) years design experience required.
- 3D CAD and/or AutoCAD proficiency.
- Proficiency in one of the following disciplines: Loft, Structural, Electrical, Pipe, Ventilation, or Hull Outfit.
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.
Preferred:
- Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
- Familiar with ship specifications as related to design requirements is highly desirable.
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