Naval Architect

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Naval Architect to solve key engineering challenges within a dynamic team. The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge in naval architecture to complete detailed designs and analyses, while collaborating closely with various engineering disciplines. This role is crucial for driving project success through effective communication and execution of designs in marine operations. The position is ideal for professionals with a strong educational background and several years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas mainly performing detail design.
• Familiar with standards, codes, and guidelines relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of basic design techniques and analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEED, studies, and detailed design engineering on complex tasks.
• Prepare clear, accurate design calculations, analyses, and reports.
• Provide offshore engineering support when required.

Skills

Detail Design

Analysis Methods

Engineering Judgment

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture

Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture

Registered Engineer in Training (EIT)

Job description

Job Overview:

The Naval Architect applies their conceptual knowledge of Naval Architecture and, with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving straightforward Naval Architecture problems. They analyze solutions using standard procedures, building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Naval Architect understands critical business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in simple situations by analyzing potential solutions with technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Qualifications:

• 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant, mainly performing detail design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture; Master’s degree preferred
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or a member of a professional engineering society
• Familiar with standards, codes, and guidelines relevant to the role; knowledge of basic design techniques and analysis methods

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Responsibilities:

• Perform FEED, studies, and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on complex engineering tasks
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete diverse assignments
• Prepare clear, accurate detailed design calculations, analyses, reports, and procedures
• Prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines within budgets
• Communicate technical information clearly and straightforwardly
• Provide offshore engineering support when required
• Familiarize with project scope, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements; identify concerns early
• Recognize scope changes and notify the Lead Naval Architect
• Collaborate with disciplines to develop clash-free designs
• Coordinate with other departments for input on designs and drawings
• Document significant communications and forward to the Discipline Lead Engineer
• Assist in bid preparations, including technical input and evaluations
• Prepare sketches to guide designers
• Support procurement by preparing requisitions, evaluating quotations, and expediting vendor documents
• Update weight reports with vendor information
• Review drawings and engineering work performed by others
• Verify designs through checks and assist with inter-discipline reviews
• Keep the Lead Engineer informed of activities, progress, and issues
• Record lessons learned in the MDR system
• Be aware of costs related to own work and discipline
• Perform naval architecture designs and calculations related to marine operations, including loadout, transportation, and installation

Reports to: Manager (Construction Support Engineer)

Liaises with: All design/drafting disciplines, engineering teams, Fabrication Group, Marine Group, Document Control

Supervises: Trainee Engineers