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Engineering Designer Steel America (Job ID 1482)

Colonna's Shipyard

Job Location:

Norfolk, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 36

Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Engineering Designer - Steel America

Purpose:

Steel America a division of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking an Engineering Designer to support division operations in Norfolk VA.

The Engineering Designer provides support to the industrial fabrication team by designing components or portions of systems and modifying existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. This position utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as CAD CAM NX or CATIA to develop solutions to a variety of fabrication challenges.

Work is performed onsite in our shipyard/industrial fabrication facilities in Norfolk Virginia and may require hours beyond a standard workweek to support business needs.

Job Description:

Position is responsible for:

Prepare shop fabrication drawings parts drawings and erection drawings in accordance with customer supplied contract drawings and/or in-house designed structures and prepares 3D model for parts sub-assemblies and assemblies.
Prepare CNC files to support steel processing of Burning Machine Plate Roller and Press Brake.
Prepare DSTV files to support steel processing of Beam Cutter Machine.
Prepare submissions of specific shop drawings to Client/Project Manager as required
Perform calculation and analysis to determine the amount of materials needed for a job.
Perform structural analysis and design for assigned projects in compliance with applicable codes for review when required.
Provide assistance in the development and maintenance of standard structural practices for drafting and fabrication of structures
Prepares Bill of Materials Material Cutting Schedule and Plate Nesting Summary.
Integrate quality and safety measurements and prevent any risks in the execution methods and sequence drawings
Identifies and selects materials needed for production.
Negotiates appropriate production processes
Assist Superintendents and Planners in preparing Build Plan for incoming Projects.
Assist to evaluate and review documents drawings submitted by sub-contract detailers for approval process.
Directly support the Project Superintendents and Planning Team in which work is being Designed for.
Assist to Develop and implement processes procedures and standards for Design Team.
Attend coordination/review meetings and assist on design and details and approval of the same
Maintain Project records through creation and management of document transmittal and recording system

Qualifications:

Must have a BS degree with minimum 2 years of relevant design experience. Experience should include design support of industrial fabrication and/or ship building/repair work to include hands-on preparation of detailed plans drawings and other documents for the manufacture and erection of steel assemblies.
Must have the ability to apply standard drafting standards principles symbols and engineering terms ability to select mathematical formulas to complete drawings and visualize product and be well versed in all technical aspects of structural steel detailing.
Must be able to read and understand blueprints drawings specifications and other written or verbal technical instructions with excellent attention to detail to ensure work is accurate precise and compliance with all safety regulations and industry standards.
Position requires advanced computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) and Microsoft Project as well as experience with Autocad Solidworks or other 3D modeling software.
Be able to identify and collect the necessary information required and accurately transform it into acceptable output.
Must have strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal/external customers at all levels in an evolving and heavy work volume environment while meeting competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in AWS AISC NAVFAC NAVSEA is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional Travel; 25% or less.

Physical Requirements:

Sit Stand Walk Bend Squat Climb Reach Push and Pull Stoop Crawl Kneel Balance Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
General shipyard/industrial environment. Work is has physical demands that require frequent movement up to 65% of the time.
Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc. Hear talk and smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.

Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $26.71 - $36.17 /hr.

Determination of base salary considers various factors including but not limited to scope of responsibility candidates relative and specific experience education level key skills as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees best health and wellness. Additionally the company offers a 401k retirement program with match paid holidays and competitive paid time off (PTO)

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