Weeks Dredging - Designer

Position Overview

The Designer develops drawings for constructing new equipment or implementing changes to existing equipment. 

District Overview

Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions – Construction, Dredging and Marine Services – which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc. and North American Aggregates.  
 
Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.  
  
 

Location

This position can be based out of our Dredging Divisional Office in Covington, Louisiana or our offices in Houma, LA.

Responsibilities

●    Creation of detailed drawings
●    Documentation and record keeping
●    Obtaining bids for fabrication of equipment 
●    Compiling and awarding bid packages for fabrication of equipment
●    Ensuring drawings meet Marine standards and regulatory compliance
●    May require infrequent travel
 

Qualifications

●    3+ years of related experience preferred
●    Bachelor’s degree in industrial design discipline required
●    Strong proficiency with CAD software (AUTOCAD, SOLIDWORKS)
●    Proficient skills in standard office software packages 
●    Possess a strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing techniques
●    Ability to work 40-hour work week, M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., additional hours as needed
●    Willingness and ability to travel as needed
●    This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language

Required Certifications or Licenses

●    Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

●    Ability to remain in seated stationary position for long periods of time
●    Ability to navigate around office to use equipment as needed
●    Light lifting (up to 20 lbs.) as needed

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