Graduate Naval Architect: Ship Design, Stability & Systems

Navantiauk; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harland & Wolff in Belfast invites applications for a Graduate Naval Architect. You will assist with basic design, stability assessments, weight management and technical documentation across new build, repair, conversion and marine projects.

You will develop naval architecture knowledge through mentoring and project work, with aim to professional registration and Chartered Engineer status via a UK Engineering Council licensed institution.

Qualifications

• MEng degree or expected in Naval Architecture or related discipline.
• Willingness to work towards professional registration with a recognised institution.
• Understanding of stability, hydrostatics, vessel arrangements and ship structures.
• Ability to learn specialist naval architecture software packages.

Responsibilities

• Support development of naval architecture and ship design solutions for new build and repair projects.
• Assist in engineering calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Support vessel stability assessments, including intact and damage stability analyses.
• Attend inclining experiments, lightweight surveys, sea trials and related activities.
• Assist with weight and centre of gravity calculations and reporting.
• Prepare trim and stability books and vessel documentation.
• Contribute to hull form designs, structural arrangements and general arrangement layouts.
• Produce and maintain drawings, models and documentation using CAD and related software.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with regulations and customer requirements.
• Support site inspections, production liaison and commissioning activities as required.

Skills

Naval architecture concepts

Stability analysis

Weight and CG calculations

Education

MEng degree in Naval Architecture or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Naval architecture software

Job description

Harland & Wolff in Belfast invites applications for a Graduate Naval Architect. You will assist with basic design, stability assessments, weight management and technical documentation across new build, repair, conversion and marine projects.

You will develop naval architecture knowledge through mentoring and project work, with aim to professional registration and Chartered Engineer status via a UK Engineering Council licensed institution.