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# Ventilation Designer and Programmer

- **Company:** Imia, Llc
- **Location:** Portsmouth, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, 3D Computer Graphics Software, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Programming Tools, Navsea
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2911914031-2

## About the Role

* Ability to collaborate with others to solve problems
 * Knowledge of NAVSEA standard items and MIL-STD-1689A
 * Ability to perform shipboard surveys on Navy Vessels (Ability to climb vertical ladders/stairwells)
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
 * Excellent problem solving abilities
 * Thorough understanding of design/fabrication
 * Ability to read/interpret US Naval and marine industry drawings
 * Ability to work in fast-paced environment, * Designer should have previous designing/fabricating HVAC/sheet metal parts for the Navy Fleet.
 * Degree in relative field or completion of an accredited 4 year apprenticeship is preferred
 * Minimum of 2 years using 2D/3D software to create parts/layouts
 * Experience with CAD, Inventor, and other machine programming software.
 * Experience using programming software to create/nest ventilation parts
 * Experience fabricating/installing ventilation on Navy Vessels is preferred
 * Experience with hand layouts/patterns/orthographic projection

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 * Most work performed in a shop environment
 * Some exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
 * Required to travel occasionally both locally and to other geographical areas as required. Work may sometimes require shipboard checks, meetings, and inspections.
 * Short periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting
 * Ability to obtain and maintain access to customer facilities to access Navy vessels
 * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

## Description

The Ventilation Designer and Programmer is responsible for developing, designing, and programming ventilation components for shipboard applications in accordance with U.S. Naval and marine industry standards, * The Designer takes direction from Project Manager as needed to support design and programming of parts and reports any contract/budget related information to Project Manager.

 * Use AutoCAD to develop model layouts and work packages for ventilation parts
 * Develop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro SoftwareDevelop/Program parts using Trimble Fab Shop Pro Software
 * Provides nests/sheet quantities for materials as needed
 * Updating progress on design/part development to Project Manager
 * Works with Shop personnel on any questions/issues during fabrication process
 * Support onsite visits or shipchecks as needed
 * Working to issue work packages to shop by assigned dates
 * Works with Material Planner on identifying materials as needed
 * Provide Technical support to Estimating Team
 * Perform other related duties as assigned, * Computer, laptop, software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Nesting Softwares, Trimble Fab Shop or Design2Fab


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