About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Naval Architect / Ocean Engineer to join a growing ocean engineering team. This full-time role is based in Johnson City, TN. The position offers hands-on experience across ship design, coastal and offshore structures, marine renewable devices, and numerical modeling workflows. The team values collaboration, mentorship, technical rigor, and professional growth.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide primary technical support for projects involving ship design, coastal civil structures, marine construction support, offshore energy platforms, and marine renewable energy devices.
• Perform climatological and environmental analysis, hydrodynamic motions and load calculations for floating structures, and mooring system design and analysis.
• Apply finite element, potential-flow, and CFD tools for structural and fluid analyses.
• Execute data-driven studies using probabilistic methods, large dataset synthesis, optimization, fleet planning, logistics, and risk assessment.
• Support model testing, field trials, validation of numerical models, and the preparation of technical reports and client deliverables.
• Contribute to group process improvements by developing tools, templates, and documented procedures to increase engineering efficiency.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture, ocean engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Academic background or equivalent experience in hydrodynamics, climatology, mooring analysis, offshore operations, ship design, and/or offshore platforms.
• Familiarity with naval architecture and hydrodynamics software packages; experience with CFD, FEA, or potential-flow tools is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to problem solving and to develop analytical approaches and novel design concepts.
• Strong written, oral, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with marine standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., USCG, ABS, DNV, API) and ability to apply them to design work.
• Willingness to travel and participate in fieldwork as required; project assignments may require a valid driver’s license, passport, and/or TWIC card.

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Education & Certification

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture, ocean engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ambition and ability to pursue U.S. professional engineering licensure once experience requirements are met; Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.

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Location & Work Model

• This role is based in Johnson City, TN. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel and fieldwork as project needs dictate.
• Associates may be eligible for hybrid work arrangements in accordance with the client’s policies after successful completion of an initial employment period.

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Benefits & Culture

• Competitive total rewards including medical/dental coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, bonus and profit-sharing programs, and a 401(k) plan.
• Structured mentorship, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives.
• The Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity and to creating an accessible and equitable workplace.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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