Engineering Technician: Marine Piping/HVAC Desinger

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform as a Mechanical Designer or drafting advisor for major phases of marine design. Conducts engineering design studies, analyze requirements, select standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures and criteria; develop basic technical, design or planning data; make preliminary layouts and sketches and present technical, design and planning proposals including test requirements and specification definitions. JOB DESCRIPTION: • Apply engineering knowledge and theory in evaluation of assignment objectives and selections of design inputs. • Investigate construction and service factors, such as ease of production, availability of material, equipment standardization, interchangeability, serviceability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, cost effectiveness, contractual specification requirements and test criteria. • Define design and construction requirements based on contractual requirements, military specifications, program directives and bulletins, company engineering specifications and standard practices. • Prepare detailed designs and plans based on the identified requirements criteria. • Make minor adaptations and modifications to standard engineering and production techniques, procedures and criteria using technical judgment and ingenuity. • Review proposed design changes for detail design impact, feasibility and product ability. • Prepare mark up of existing and/or sketches for engineering documentation. • Prepare drawings and planning technical documents or lead the activities of designers, planners and draftsmen in their preparation. • Check engineering drawings and associated parts lists for function, fit, drafting quality, tolerances, product ability and ease of installation and to assure that interfaces are correct and interfacing activities have been referenced. Note: The duties described herein cover major duties required. However, this does not exclude the requirement to performing related duties under normal conditions and other duties directed by management. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of five years marine design and drafting experience or similar military experience in a specific discipline. JOB REQIREMENTS: • Five years experience is preferred if not a graduate of a recognized marine design apprenticeship program, an Associate Degree in Design and Drafting, a two year engineering technology program, or completed military technical courses/schools directly related to a particular area of expertise. This expertise may consist of experience gained from military operational, maintenance, overhaul or design activities. • Experience with CVN, LHA/LHD platforms. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Project. • Be able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals • A basic understanding and use of AutoCAD is needed, as well as knowing basic drafting and drawing development standards. • Applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a security clearance issued by the US Government. • Must be knowledgeable of shipboard systems in general and AutoCAD experience or training mandatory. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEMANDS: • Boat check craft on trailers or in the water. • CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs. • Employee will be required to access remote areas of multi-level vessels. • Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles. For more than 60 years CDI Corporation has delivered engineering and technology solutions and recruitment and staffing services to blue-chip clients with operations in markets around the world. We are a $1.1 billion company with a solid balance sheet, a strong credit rating and more than 10,000 employees. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages. CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer. Apply today!