Principal Naval Architect Engineer

Lamprell; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chennai is seeking a Principal Engineer - Naval Architecture to oversee design deliverables in offshore oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate should have a BSc/BTech degree and 10-15 years of experience in similar roles. Key responsibilities include managing workload, ensuring quality compliance, and coordinating with multiple disciplines. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Naval Architectural software and strong leadership skills. If you meet the qualifications, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years in offshore oil and gas facilities, with major contractor experience.
• Experience in fabrication, construction, installation engineering of various structures.
• Conversant with Classification Rules/Regulatory Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage engineering workload within project schedules.
• Lead preparation of design deliverables and ensure quality.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical evaluation

Design experience

Education

BSc/BTech Degree in Naval Architecture

MSc/MTech Degree

Tools

MOSES

GHS

AutoHydro

Aveva

Job description

Principal Engineer - Naval Architecture: Key Responsibilities -

• Organize and manage all aspects of the workload of discipline engineers and designers, within the parameters of a project schedule.
• Lead and own the process of preparation of design deliverables with due consideration for Applicable Codes & Standards.
• Interface with Leads of other departments to reflect the as‑on‑date input from other Departments as applicable.
• Capture all changes/modifications in the deliverables that have been intimated by Project, prior to release of deliverable.
• Ensure adherence to recognized engineering practices as applicable.
• Attend project review meetings/3D model review meetings as required.
• Lead all design review meetings.
• Monitor and review design changes.
• As instructed by the Discipline Managers, carry out internal Quality Audits.
• Ensure appropriate checking & review of all documents/drawings before release at any Revision status.
• Take ownership of deliverables produced & their quality.
• Provide technical support to engineers and designers.
• Monitor Budget Compliance of design deliverable production.
• Coordinate with other Engineering disciplines, client, vendors and Classification agencies.
• Maintain, control and monitor Quality Assurance System.
• Control of Quality of engineering documents with regard to Quality Assurance basis.
• Attend all QA Audits for the concerned project.
• Keep HOD informed on progress of project, with agreed periodicity.
• Manpower estimation, work planning/forecast and effective utilization of manpower, progress monitoring and adherence to scheduled completion of engineering documents.
• Identify training needs of team members.
• Continuation of core responsibilities focused on technical execution, compliance, and support in oil and gas naval architecture projects.
• Conduct training and orientation for engineers and designers regarding various design activities in accordance with Department Training Plan.
• Assist Engineering Department Manager on department operations when required.
• Approve corrective actions for CAR (Corrective Action Request).
• Review/execute Naval Architectural calculations including stability, ballasting, towing, scantling design for rule compliance, weight control, etc., for offshore drilling rigs, ships, and barges.
• Provide technical guidance on NA designs of bulkhead and deck classifications for fire protection, watertight/weathertight requirements, operation manuals, etc.
• Ensure technical compliance to class and statutory regulations.
• Provide technical support on naval architectural aspects of load out/load in, float on/float off, inclining experiments of rigs and other vessels under construction or repair, and for docking of vessels.
• Review bid documents and inputs.
• Ensure compliance to HSES policies and procedures as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable information security policies & procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc/BTech Degree in Naval Architecture (MSc/MTech Degree an advantage).
• Experience: Minimum 10-15 years in offshore oil and gas facilities, drilling rigs with major Construction Yard/EPC contractor and/or consultant (15+ years preferred for Principal level).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Conversant with Classification Rules/Regulatory Requirements such as ABS, DNV, BV, SOLAS, IMO, Loadline, CAP 437, etc.
• Software Proficiency: Hands‑on experience in Naval Architectural software such as MOSES, GHS, AutoHydro, Aveva, etc.
• Design Expertise: Design experience in marine and offshore field floating offshore structures.
• Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of international codes and standards.
• Technical Skills: Preparation of specifications, technical evaluation, vendor documentation review.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated high‑order interpersonal skills and ability to operate within a multinational environment.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with ability to interact across multiple disciplines.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others with regard to continuous improvement.
• Project Experience: Experience in fabrication, construction, installation engineering of various structures.
• Specialized Skills: Experience in Load out and Float off is desirable.

If your profile is suitable as per our JD, pls share your updated CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design

Industries: Oil and Gas