Naval Architectural designer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Naval Architecture Designer in Rotterdam to support FPSO projects. You will produce and maintain naval architecture drawings for hull arrangements, deck layouts, and living quarters, ensuring safety, regulatory, and project requirements are met.

You will collaborate with structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, and outfitting teams, develop 2D/3D models in AutoCAD/E3D, and help resolve layout clashes while maintaining constructability at yard/site.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Design, or related field.
• 0 to 5 years of FPSO/Oil & Gas/Shipbuilding experience in Naval Architecture.
• Solid understanding of naval architecture fundamentals: ship layout, compartmentation, stability, weight distribution.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and/or E3D is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain naval architecture drawings for FPSO hull arrangements, general arrangements, tank layouts, deck layouts, and accommodation living quarters in compliance with class, flag, and project requirements.
• Develop layouts supporting stability, weight distribution, operability, safety, and maintainability of the FPSO throughout its lifecycle.
• Support naval architectural analyses by preparing drawings and data related to stability, weight control, draft, trim, and vessel motions.
• Incorporate interfaces with marine systems (mooring, offloading, ballast, bilge, seawater) into vessel layouts.
• Prepare and update 2D/3D models using AutoCAD and/or E3D, ensuring alignment with engineering inputs and constructability at yard/site.
• Coordinate with structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, and outfitting disciplines to resolve layout clashes and interfaces.
• Ensure designs comply with classification society rules (ABS, DNV) and offshore regulations.
• Identify design constraints and risks early and escalate as needed.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Ship Layout

Weight Distribution

Stability Principles

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Quality & Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

E3D

Job description

Title: Naval Architecture Designer

Location: Rotterdam

Start date: ASAP / Q4 2026

As Naval Architecture Designer, you are responsible for supporting FPSO projects by producing technically sound and constructible naval architecture designs related to hull arrangements, marine systems layout, and vessel functionality. You ensure that the produced designs meet safety, regulatory, operational, and project requirements while supporting efficient engineering execution.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for producing and maintaining naval architecture drawings for FPSO hull arrangements, general arrangements, tank layouts, deck layouts, and accommodation / living quarters in compliance with class, flag, and project requirements.
• You develop layouts that support stability, weight distribution, operability, safety, and maintainability of the FPSO throughout its lifecycle.
• You support naval architectural analyses by preparing drawings and data related to stability, weight control, draft, trim, and vessel motions as required by the engineers.
• You incorporate interfaces with marine systems such as mooring, offloading, ballast, bilge, seawater and marine piping into vessel layouts.
• You prepare and update 2D/3D models using AutoCAD and/or E3D, ensuring alignment with engineering inputs and constructability at yard/site.
• You coordinate with structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, and outfitting disciplines to resolve layout clashes and interface issues.
• You ensure that the produced designs comply with applicable classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV), offshore regulations, and industry standards.
• You identify design constraints and risks early and escal ...

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Design, or related field or a recognized design certificate.

Experience

• 0 to 5 years of experience in FPSO / Oil & Gas / Shipbuilding industry in the Naval Architecture discipline.
• Solid understanding of naval architecture fundamentals: ship layout, compartmentation, stability principles, weight distribution, and vessel operability.
• Knowledge of FPSO concepts, offshore vessel operations, and marine system integration.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and/or E3D software is an advantage.
• Exposure to FPSO hull layouts, accommodation / living quarters, marine systems, and vessel operation is an advantage.

Functional Competencies

• Engineering design and calculation tools
• Detailed design
• Systems Engineering
• Sub-contracting
• Analysis
• Naval Architecture