MACHINERY OUTFITTING DESIGNER (CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT)

Duncan & Ross Consulting; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Machinery Outfitting Designer (Construction Support – CS) with 5–10 years in marine and shipbuilding projects. You will provide design and technical support to shipyard production teams, update production drawings, resolve machinery outfitting issues, and ensure design accuracy and compliance with marine standards.

The role requires coordinating with Hull Structure, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, and other outfitting disciplines, reviewing

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in machinery outfitting design within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, or offshore vessel projects.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Support (CS), production support, and production drawing modifications.
• Strong experience in machinery arrangement, equipment layout, machinery installation, and associated outfitting design activities.
• Proficiency in marine 3D design software, preferably AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting, or other shipbuilding CAD software accepted by the client.
• Experience preparing and modifying 2D production drawings, 3D models, equipment layouts, and machinery installation drawings.
• Good understanding of machinery foundations, equipment seating, installation clearances, maintenance access, and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, shop drawings, and production mark-ups.
• Experience resolving technical queries and supporting shipyard production teams during construction and installation activities.
• Familiarity with marine classification requirements, applicable shipbuilding standards, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects, offshore vessels, FPSOs, or similar marine engineering projects is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong technical problem-solving, drawing interpretation, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction and production support for machinery outfitting activities in marine and shipbuilding projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise machinery outfitting design deliverables, including machinery arrangement and equipment layout drawings.
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve design-related issues.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, and other outfitting disciplines to ensure proper design integration and avoid clashes.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation to ensure compatibility with machinery outfitting arrangements.
• Maintain updated production drawings, design records, and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, equipment vendors, and production personnel to ensure timely resolution of design issues.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Drawing interpretation

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

Mech/Marine/Naval Eng degree

Tools

AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Machinery Outfitting Designer (Construction Support – CS) with 5–10 years of experience in marine and shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing design and technical support to shipyard production teams, resolving machinery outfitting-related issues, updating production drawings, and ensuring design accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications and applicable marine standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide construction and production support for machinery outfitting activities in marine and shipbuilding projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise machinery outfitting design deliverables, including:
• Machinery arrangement and equipment layout drawings
• Machinery space layouts and equipment positioning
• Equipment foundations, seating arrangements, and supporting structures
• Machinery installation and interface drawings
• Access, maintenance clearance, and equipment servicing arrangements
• Production, fabrication, and installation drawings
• 2D drawings and 3D models for machinery outfitting systems
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve design-related issues.
• Provide technical support to shipyard production teams for machinery installation, assembly, and construction activities.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), production issues, drawing discrepancies, and installation-related design problems.
• Incorporate engineering changes, production feedback, and redline mark-ups into drawings and 3D models.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, and other outfitting disciplines to ensure proper design integration and avoid clashes.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation to ensure compatibility with machinery outfitting arrangements.
• Ensure machinery layouts and installation drawings comply with project specifications, applicable marine standards, and shipyard construction requirements.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential design conflicts or installation constraints before execution.
• Maintain updated production drawings, design records, and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, equipment vendors, and production personnel to ensure timely resolution of design issues.
• Support as-built drawing updates and incorporate final production modifications, where required.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in machinery outfitting design within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, or offshore vessel projects.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Support (CS), production support, and production drawing modifications.
• Strong experience in machinery arrangement, equipment layout, machinery installation, and associated outfitting design activities.
• Proficiency in marine 3D design software, preferably AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting, or other shipbuilding CAD software accepted by the client.
• Experience preparing and modifying 2D production drawings, 3D models, equipment layouts, and machinery installation drawings.
• Good understanding of machinery foundations, equipment seating, installation clearances, maintenance access, and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, shop drawings, and production mark-ups.
• Experience resolving technical queries and supporting shipyard production teams during construction and installation activities.
• Familiarity with marine classification requirements, applicable shipbuilding standards, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects, offshore vessels, FPSOs, or similar marine engineering projects is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong technical problem-solving, drawing interpretation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven engineering and shipyard production environment.