Company Name/Position:
JMS Naval Architects - NAVAL ARCHITECT / MARINE ENGINEER
Job Function:
Naval Architect
Job ID:
20473812
Location(s):
Mystic, Connecticut, 06355, United States
Posted:
October 2, 2014
Entry Level:
No
Job Type:
Full-Time
Min Education:
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Job Description:
JMS has ambitious growth plans and is recruiting experienced professionals and recent graduates who
demonstrate a commitment to learn, collaborate and innovate. The work environment at JMS allows a
high degree of autonomy and encourages entrepreneurial spirit. This creates exciting opportunities for
people capable of combining practical seafaring experience with high-end analytical engineering
expertise to deliver rapid and innovative solutions to complex problems.
Successful candidate will be responsible for providing naval architecture and marine engineering
support for commercial vessels such as tugs, research vessels, tank barges, crane barges, heavy lift
vessels, dry docks, passenger vessels, and work boats. Typical tasks include:
•Conducting intact and damaged stability analysis
•Designing marine engineering systems
•Conducting structural assessments using first principles methods and finite element analysis
•Conducting ship checks/surveys
•Performing deadweight surveys and inclining experiments
•Conducting damage assessments and developing repair plans
•Developing shipyard work specifications
•Conducting rule analyses using classification society standards and/or USCG regulations
•Utilizing HECSALV, AutoCAD, Rhino, Solidworks and FEA software
JMS Naval Architects is a specialty maritime engineering firm providing naval architecture, marine
engineering, marine surveying, and marine casualty response services to assist ship owners in the
management of their fleet. With a unique combination of high-end analytical engineering expertise and
practical deck plate experience, JMS delivers innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex
problems. JMS offices are located along the Mystic River in downtown Mystic, CT, halfway between
Boston and New York. The historic community is rich in maritime tradition and is known for its high
quality of life, drawing visitors each year for the boating, world class sailing, beaches, cultural
attractions, museums and scenic villages.
Job Requirements:
The position requires an engineering degree in the marine field as well as the ability and desire to climb
around ships from the bilges to the pilot house. Candidates should have familiarity with classification
society standards, USCG regulations, and vessel design principles. Must be able to efficiently organize
and manage multiple activities simultaneously. Excellent communications and computer skills are
required. In addition, any of the following qualifications are highly desirable:
•Shipyard experience
•Shipboard experience with deck or engineering license
•Experience in marine casualty response operations
APPLY FOR THIS JOB:
Interested individuals should send a resume with cover letter to hr@jmsnet.com. The cover letter
should provide salary history and concisely describe experience related to the task description above.