Junior Naval Architect

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World invites applications for a Naval Architect/Marine Engineer role focusing on ballast, stability, mooring plans, and related naval architecture tasks for MCV operations. You will prepare calculations, plans, and supporting documentation, ensuring adherence to DP World procedures and marine standards.

The role involves collaboration with Operations, Projects, and site teams, handling inspections and mobilization support, and maintaining accurate technical records throughout project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
• 1–2 years of relevant naval architecture/marine engineering experience.
• Knowledge of hydrostatics, intact stability, trim, ballast operations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel; familiarity with AutoHydro and Optimoor.
• Ability to read vessel drawings and GA plans; strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ballast and stability calculations for operations.
• Assist in longitudinal strength checks and draft/trim assessments.
• Prepare onshore and offshore mooring arrangements and calculations.
• Update method statements, technical proposals, feasibility studies, stowage plans, ballast plans, mooring plans, and supporting docs.
• Support cargo stowage, sea fastening, load distribution, deck strength, and related engineering arrangements.
• Review vessel data, jetty/berth information, tidal data, and constraints for feasibility assessments.
• Provide technical input to Commercial and Operations for planning, tendering, and deployment of the MCV fleet.
• Support site inspection, including data collection and verification for engineering assessments.
• Attend project operations and provide engineering support during mobilization, mooring, and marine activities.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters/crew, Operations, project teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders on technical requirements.
• Assist in preparing inspection reports, calculation notes, drawings, and close-out documentation.
• Follow DP World Maritime Solutions procedures, HSSEQ requirements, class requirements, and marine industry standards.
• Provide drafting and engineering support to the Technical Engineer – MCV and wider technical team.

Skills

Naval architecture

Hydrostatics

Intact stability

Ballast operations

Vessel motions

Longitudinal strength

Deck loading

Load distribution

Sea fastening

Marine transportation

AutoCAD

Excel

MOSES

AutoHydro

Optimoor

Classification rules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoHydro

Optimoor

Rhino

MOSES

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare ballast and intact stability calculations for load-out/load-in, sailing, and other project-specific operating conditions.
• Assist in preparing longitudinal strength checks, draft/trim assessments, and other naval architecture calculations required for MCV operations.
• Prepare onshore and offshore mooring arrangements and associated calculations, including line geometry, loads, and operational limitations, as applicable.
• Prepare and update method statements, technical proposals, feasibility studies, stowage plans, ballast plans, mooring plans, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Support the development and review of cargo stowage, sea fastening, load distribution, deck strength, and related engineering arrangements in coordination with the responsible engineers.
• Review vessel particulars, cargo data, jetty/berth information, tidal data, and operational constraints to support technical feasibility assessments.
• Provide technical input to the Commercial and Operations teams for project planning, tendering, and wider deployment of the MCV fleet.
• Support site inspection, including collection and verification of dimensions, operational data, photographs, and other information required for engineering assessments.
• Attend project operations as required and provide engineering support during mobilization, load-out/load-in, sea fastening, mooring, and other marine activities.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters/crew, Operations, project teams, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders on technical and operational requirements within the assigned scope.
• Assist in preparing inspection reports, technical reports, calculation notes, drawings, and close-out documentation, ensuring proper document control and revision management.
• Follow applicable DP World Maritime Solutions procedures, HSSEQ requirements, class requirements, and relevant marine industry rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide drafting and engineering support to the Technical Engineer – MCV and wider technical team as required.
• Provide naval architecture and marine engineering support for MCV fleet modifications, upgrades, vessel conversions, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Assist the line manager and technical team with other engineering and project-related tasks as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering.

Minimum Experience

1–2 years of relevant experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, heavy lift/project cargo, marine transportation.

Job-Specific Skills

• Sound understanding of basic naval architecture principles, including hydrostatics, intact stability, trim, ballast operations, vessel motions, and longitudinal strength.
• Basic understanding of ship structures, deck loading, load distribution, sea fastening, and marine transportation engineering.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with AutoHydro and Optimoor is preferred.
• Knowledge of Rhino, MOSES, ANSYS, or similar naval architecture/engineering software is an advantage.
• Awareness of applicable Classification Society rules, IMO requirements, and marine/heavy transport industry standards is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret vessel drawings, General Arrangement plans, structural drawings, stability information, cargo drawings, and jetty/berth information.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail and engineering accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical calculations, reports, drawings, and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and to support vessel/site activities when required.
• Proactive approach to learning, with the ability to work under supervision, manage assigned priorities, and meet project deadlines.

Tangible, measurable results must be obtained despite opposition or resistance to their accomplishment. There is pressure to meet deadlines in an environment laced with a wide variety of problems and unexpected interruptions.

The Job Profile requires a person who has driven, assertion and the ability to communicate with others in a logical manner. The incumbent should be prepared to meet opposition and resistance to ideas, and pressure others when deadlines have to be met.

The environment is full of variety and change, and the person fulfilling the role should be prepared to work within the broad parameters of the organization. A friendly approach and the ability to influence and persuade others are important to the function. The person should be a self-starter, competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, self-confident, inspiring, logical, systematic and precise. This position provides a general guide as to the major accountabilities of this role. It should not be taken as a definitive list of duties that may be reasonably expected of the incumbent and may vary from time to time and include any tasks commensurate with the role and required by the Line Manager.