Junior Naval Architect - Stability, Ballast & Mooring Plans

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

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