Naval Architect

Colorado Shipyard Corporation; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Shipyard Corporation is seeking a Naval Architect to lead design, stability analysis, and repair planning for shipbuilding and drydocking projects. You will develop drawings, perform hydrostatic calculations, and ensure compliance with class rules and IMO requirements.

Responsibilities include onboard inspections, weight control, and coordinating with classification societies, owners, and marine surveyors to deliver safe, compliant vessels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is required.
• Licensed Naval Architect and Marine Engineer is highly preferred or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, and drydocking.
• Experience dealing with Classification Societies and marine regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ship repair and shipbuilding engineering drawings.
• Develop 2D and 3D vessel designs and perform hydrostatic/stability calculations.
• Conduct structural calculations and scantling verification; review owner specs and class requirements.
• Prepare docking plans, drydocking arrangements, and repair methodologies.
• Provide engineering support to Production, QA/QC, and Operations; coordinate with classification societies.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimates for repair works.

Skills

Ship Stability

Hull Structural Design

Finite Element Analysis

Repair Engineering

Structural Troubleshooting

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Licensed Naval Architect and Marine Engineer (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Rhino 3D

Maxsurf

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Naval Architect is responsible for the design, structural assessment, repair engineering, and technical support of shipbuilding, ship repair, and drydocking projects. The position develops engineering drawings, structural calculations, material estimates, repair plans, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with classification society rules, international maritime regulations, customer specifications, and the company's Integrated Management System (IMS). The role also provides technical guidance during fabrication, inspection, installation, and sea trials to ensure vessels meet safety, quality, and operational requirements. This aligns well with current industry expectations for shipyard naval architects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

• Prepare ship repair and shipbuilding engineering drawings.


• Develop 2D and 3D vessel designs.


• Perform hydrostatic and stability calculations.


• Conduct structural calculations and scantling verification.


• Prepare docking plans and drydocking arrangements.


• Develop repair methodologies for damaged vessels.


• Review owner specifications and class requirements.


• Perform weight estimation and weight control.


• Prepare material take-offs and Bills of Materials (BOM).

Technical Support

• Provide engineering support to Production, QA/QC, and Operations.


• Conduct onboard inspections and vessel measurements.


• Resolve technical issues encountered during fabrication and repair.


• Coordinate with Classification Societies, vessel owners, and marine surveyors.


• Participate in technical meetings with clients.

Quality & Inspection

• Review welding procedures and repair methods.


• Verify compliance with Class Rules and IMO regulations.


• Review NDT reports including:
  
  
  
  • Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTG)
  
  
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  
  
  • Penetrant Testing (PT)
  
  
  
  


• Evaluate inspection findings and recommend repair solutions.


• Prepare engineering reports and technical documentation.

Project Management

• Assist in project planning and scheduling.


• Monitor engineering deliverables.


• Coordinate with Procurement for technical materials.


• Provide cost estimates for repair works.


• Support commissioning and sea trials.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  
  
  
  • ISO 9001
  
  
  • ISO 45001
  
  
  • ISO 14001
  
  
  • MARINA Regulations
  
  
  • IMO Requirements
  
  
  • Classification Society Rules (ABS, BV, DNV, LR, NK, etc.)
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.


• Licensed Naval Architect and Marine Engineer is highly preferred (or eligible for licensure).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  
  
  
  • Shipbuilding
  
  
  • Ship Repair
  
  
  • Drydocking
  
  
  • Marine Structural Design
  
  
  
  


• Experience dealing with Classification Societies.


• Experience supervising technical projects is an advantage.

Required Technical Skills

Engineering Software

• AutoCAD 2D & 3D


• Rhino 3D


• Maxsurf


• Microsoft Office

Engineering Competencies

• Ship Stability


• Hull Structural Design


• Finite Element Analysis (preferred)


• Drydocking Planning


• Material Estimation


• Marine Regulations


• Repair Engineering


• Structural Troubleshooting


• Technical Report Writing

Required Certifications / Training

The following certifications are highly desirable and particularly valuable for a ship repair environment:

NDT Certifications

• Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTG) Level I


• Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UTG) Level II

Additional Preferred Training

• Welding Inspector


• Dry Dock Planning


• Ship Structural Assessment


• Root Cause Analysis


• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor


• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor


• Confined Space Awareness


• Marine Safety Management

Core Competencies

• Technical problem solving


• Analytical thinking


• Attention to detail


• Leadership


• Project coordination


• Communication skills


• Decision making


• Team collaboration


• Time management


• Client relationship management