Senior Naval Architect

DEME Offshore BE; India; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent training track

Growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

DEME Offshore BE is seeking an experienced Senior Naval Architect / Structural Engineer to lead complex marine projects including vessel newbuilds, conversions, retrofits, and life-extension works. You will perform structural analyses, class-compliance checks, and provide engineering support across design and certification stages.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in shipbuilding or offshore engineering, strong FEA skills, and a proven ability to deliver safe, efficient solutions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in shipbuilding, offshore, marine engineering
• Strong knowledge of hull structures, structural analysis, and class requirements
• Ability to prepare and independently review engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and class submission packages
• Proficiency in Rhino, Delftship or equivalent hull-form and hydrostatics software
• Experience with ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN, or equivalent FEA software
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and technical reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Perform hull girder strength assessments, local strength checks, and structural calculations
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA), buckling assessments, fatigue evaluations, and structural verification
• Design and review equipment foundations, deck structures, hatch covers, lifting arrangements, supports, and sea-fastening systems
• Assess structural modifications, steel renewals, load paths, reinforcement requirements, and constructability
• Ensure designs comply with applicable classification society rules (BV, DNV, ABS, LR, ClassNK)
• Apply SOLAS, MARPOL, ICLL and applicable IMO codes
• Prepare class approval documentation, technical calculations, drawings, and responses to review comments
• Support vessel certification, surveys, and regulatory submissions
• Conduct hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, intact stability, and damage stability analyses
• Prepare trim, stability, loading, displacement, deadweight, and weight-control calculations
• Support conversion, retrofit, life-extension, and fleet modernization projects
• Evaluate resistance, propulsion, powering, seakeeping, maneuvering, mooring, towing, and performance requirements

Skills

Hull girder strength

Finite Element Analysis

Buckling assessment

Fatigue evaluation

Seakeeping & motions

Intact & damage stability

Lifting & sea-fastening design

Hydrostatics & hydrodynamics

Mooring & towing studies

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture / Ocean/Marine Engineering

Tools

Rhino

Delftship

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Navisworks

ANSYS

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Naval Architect / Structural Engineer with 8+ years of experience in shipbuilding, offshore, or marine engineering projects. The role is responsible for performing structural engineering assessments, naval architecture analyses, class approval activities, and engineering support for vessel newbuilds, conversions, retrofits, repairs, and life-extension projects. The successful candidate will lead technical evaluations, ensure compliance with classification society and statutory requirements, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions for marine and offshore assets.

Your responsibilities

• Perform hull girder strength assessments, local strength checks, and structural calculations.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA), buckling assessments, fatigue evaluations, and structural verification.
• Design and review equipment foundations, deck structures, hatch covers, lifting arrangements, supports, and sea-fastening systems.
• Assess structural modifications, steel renewals, load paths, reinforcement requirements, and constructability.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable classification society rules, including BV, DNV, ABS, LR, and ClassNK, as relevant to the project.
• Apply relevant statutory requirements, including SOLAS, MARPOL, ICLL, and applicable IMO codes.
• Prepare class approval documentation, technical calculations, drawings, and responses to review comments.
• Support vessel certification, surveys, and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, intact stability, and damage stability analyses.
• Prepare trim, stability, loading, displacement, deadweight, and weight-control calculations.
• Support conversion, retrofit, life-extension, and fleet modernization projects.
• Evaluate resistance, propulsion, powering, seakeeping, maneuvering, mooring, towing, and operational performance requirements where applicable.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, offshore, marine engineering.
• Strong knowledge of hull structures, structural analysis, and class requirements.
• Practical experience in vessel conversion, retrofit, repair, dry-docking, or newbuild projects.
• Ability to prepare and independently review engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and class submission packages.
• Hull Girder Strength, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Scantlings, Buckling & Fatigue Assessment, Seakeeping & Motions, Lifting & Sea-Fastening Design, Intact & Damage Stability, Hydrostatics & Hydrodynamics, Mooring & Towing Studies, Class Approval Documentation knowledge is required.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Delftship or equivalent hull-form and hydrostatics software.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Autodesk Inventor and Navisworks is advantageous.
• Experience with ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN, or equivalent FEA software is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard technical reporting tools.
• Experience with dredging, offshore, heavy-lift, workboats, or special-purpose vessels.
• Clear technical report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining engineering quality and schedule commitments.

Our offer

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing