Marine 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

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