Designer, 2nd Class
gdbiw· Engineering
About this role
Job Description
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.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
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.
- 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
Required/Preferred Experience
- 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
- Bachelor’s 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Designer, 2nd Class role at gdbiw is based in Brunswick, ME, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Designer, 2nd Class role at gdbiw full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Designer, 2nd Class role in the Engineering department at gdbiw.
Which team or department does the Designer, 2nd Class at gdbiw belong to?
This Designer, 2nd Class position is part of the Engineering department at gdbiw. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Designer, 2nd Class job at gdbiw posted?
This Designer, 2nd Class position at gdbiw was posted on Sep 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Designer, 2nd Class
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