Naval/Architectural Lead Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Zeeland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions, Inc. is representing a leading maritime engineering consultancy seeking a Lead Naval Architect to direct naval architectural activities, supervise design teams, and ensure technically sound solutions across concept to detailed engineering.

You will oversee vessel designs, compliance with classification rules, and interface with clients and yards, mentoring engineers and coordinating project schedules in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of naval architecture or maritime engineering experience.
• Proven leadership of engineering activities on complex maritime projects.
• Experience with vessel design, modifications, refurbishment, or life extension programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead naval architectural activities across project phases for new-build, conversion, refurbishment, and life extension.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and act as technical focal point.
• Develop vessel layouts, hull designs, weight and stability concepts, and systems integration.
• Ensure compliance with classification society rules, regulations and client specs.
• Review deliverables, provide technical guidance, and support project planning and risk management.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients, shipyards and stakeholders.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

For a leading engineering consultancy within the maritime sector, we are looking for an experienced Lead Naval Architect / Naval Architectural Lead Engineer.

Our client supports complex maritime projects involving vessel design, modifications, life extension programs, and technical support for a wide variety of ships and marine structures. Operating in a multidisciplinary environment, the organization delivers engineering solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept development and feasibility studies to detailed engineering and implementation.

As Lead Naval Architect, you will play a key role in leading engineering activities, coordinating project teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of technically sound and high-quality design solutions.

About the Role

As a Lead Naval Architect, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating naval architectural activities across multiple project phases. You will act as the technical focal point for naval architecture within multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide guidance to designers and engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

You will oversee vessel design activities, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and classification requirements, and maintain close communication with clients, project managers, and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead naval architectural engineering activities for new-build, conversion, refurbishment, and life extension projects.
• Coordinate and supervise multidisciplinary design teams, including Naval Architectural Designers and Structural Engineers.
• Develop and review vessel arrangements, hull designs, structural concepts, and marine systems integration.
• Ensure compliance with classification society requirements, regulatory standards, and client specifications.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, and design documentation.
• Provide technical leadership throughout concept, basic, and detailed engineering phases.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical decision-making processes.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between naval architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and progress monitoring.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, shipyards, and external stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and develop practical solutions to support successful project execution.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers and designers.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in naval architecture, shipbuilding, or maritime engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering activities within complex maritime projects.
• Experience with vessel design, modifications, refurbishment, or life extension programs.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering project execution and design management.

Technical Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of ship design principles and naval architecture.
• Experience with vessel layouts, hull design, weight control, stability, and structural integration.
• Understanding of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, stability, and intact and damage stability requirements.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding practices and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with classification society rules and marine regulations.
• Experience with design reviews, technical specifications, and engineering quality assurance processes.

Interested / more information?

Are you interested in this position as a Naval Architectural Designer, or would you like to receive more information about the opportunity?

Please feel free to contact us for a confidential discussion. We would be happy to tell you more about the organization, the projects, and the opportunities this position has to offer.

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