Naval Architect

Executive Integrity | B Corp®; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Bergen

Job summary

Executive Integrity | B Corp® is seeking a Structural Marine Engineer in Bergen. You will participate in plan approval for a wide range of new builds and existing vessels across marine and offshore sectors, collaborating with an experienced team.

You’ll review structure, stability, load lines, tonnage, and safety documentation, while developing toward autonomy and independent problem-solving in a hybrid Bergen-based role.

Qualifications

• A degree in Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to Finite Element Method (FEM), whether through coursework, research, or professional experience.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review vessel structure, stability, load line, tonnage, and fire safety documentation for new build and existing ships.
• Cargo securing and equipment installation reviews.
• Vessel structure scantling review.
• Stability modelling and review.
• Load line and tonnage calculations.
• Fire and safety plan review.
• General plan approval work across marine and offshore vessels.
• Work with surveyors and stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Starting under guidance and building toward autonomy as you develop.

Skills

FEM exposure

English proficiency

Problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering / Naval Architecture / Ocean Engineering / Civil Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Title: Structural Marine Engineer

Location: Bergen, Norway (Hybrid)

Join a global leader in marine and offshore classification as a Structural Marine Engineer in a growing Bergen office. You'll work on plan approval for a wide variety of new build and existing vessels across both marine and offshore sectors, as part of a supportive, experienced team.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing vessel structure, stability, load line, tonnage, and fire safety documentation for new build and existing ships
• Cargo securing and equipment installation reviews
• Vessel structure scantling review
• Stability modelling and review
• Load line and tonnage calculations
• Fire and safety plan review
• General plan approval work across a variety of marine and offshore vessels and units
• Working directly with surveyors and stakeholders to resolve technical queries
• Starting under guidance and building toward working autonomously as you develop

What you'll need

• A degree in Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Exposure to Finite Element Method (FEM), whether through coursework, research, or professional experience
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset

Nice to have (not essential)

• Familiarity with Class Rules and statutory regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, MODU Code, etc.)
• Experience with structural or stability analysis software
• Exposure to vessel design (yachts, tugs, tankers, offshore units)
• Familiarity with shipbuilding practices

What's on offer

• Employment with a globally recognised organisation in the marine and offshore sector
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Training and support as you build toward independent working
• Hybrid working based in Bergen