Designer, 2nd Class
US-ME-Brunswick
Req ID: 2026-5013
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 10
Post End Date: 11/29/2026
Category: Engineering
Salary Grade: BMDA
Shift: ALL
Overview
BIW is hiring Marine Designers at the following level
2nd Class Designer: $29.34/Hr. - $31.51/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.
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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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