Junior Draftsman Intern

Job Opening – Junior Draftsman intern

Heger Dry Dock has an opening for a Part-time or Full time Junior Draftsman intern to work on the design of new and existing marine structures in our office in the Metro West Boston area.

Company Information:

Heger Dry Dock provides complete engineering services to the shipbuilding & ship repair industries, with regard to dry docks and launch ways.

We work with most major shipyards in the United States and have an outstanding reputation with the U.S. Navy. A leader in the dry dock industry for over 25 years, we specialize in design, inspection, and certification of steel floating dry docks.

Responsibilities Include:

Primary responsibility will require taking technical sketches and ideas from engineers and developing them into digital design plans of sufficient detail for construction. Nature of work will be on new or existing marine structures. The 2D plans will be developed using AutoCAD.  

Designer will also be expected to assist engineers in the field inspections of dry dock facilities to survey the condition of structures for the basis of issuing certification, if the condition so warrants. Field inspections require travel to shipyard facilities. Expected travel may be approximated as 1 week every other month. Clientele locations included Maine, Connecticut, Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Texas, California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, etc.  

Qualifications:

0-5 years of experience in the construction or design of structures 

Ability to climb structures and inspect confined spaces  

Ability in Excel, Word, and AutoCAD (preferred) 

US citizenship required 

Compensation:

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications