NAVAL ARCHITECT

Duncan & Ross Consulting; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Naval Architect to lead vessel design and ensure compliance with marine standards. You will perform hydrostatic and stability calculations, develop GA drawings, hull forms, lines plans, and body plans, and contribute to weight and balance assessments for marine projects.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, review of technical documentation, and the delivery of high-quality design outputs on schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of naval architecture experience in marine, shipbuilding or offshore vessel projects.
• Strong experience in vessel design, hull form development, GA drawings and naval architecture deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform naval architecture design activities for marine, shipbuilding and offshore vessel projects.
• Prepare and review GA drawings, hull forms, lines plans and stability calculations.
• Develop vessel hull forms to meet project requirements for performance and efficiency.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure proper design integration.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, classification rules and marine design standards.

Skills

Naval architecture

Hydrostatics

Stability calculations

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related field

Tools

NAPA

Maxsurf

AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Naval Architect with 5–10 years of experience in marine and shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing vessel designs, performing naval architecture calculations, preparing engineering deliverables, and ensuring vessel design integrity, stability, hydrodynamic performance, and compliance with project specifications and applicable marine standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform naval architecture design activities for marine, shipbuilding, and offshore vessel projects.
• Prepare, review, and develop naval architecture design deliverables, including Vessel general arrangement (GA) drawings, Hull form design, lines plans, and body plans, Hydrostatic calculations and stability assessments, Weight estimation, weight distribution, and centre of gravity calculations, Compartment arrangement and space allocation drawings, Principal particulars and vessel design specifications, Intact and damage stability calculations, where applicable, 2D drawings and 3D vessel models
• Develop and evaluate vessel hull forms to meet project requirements for performance, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Perform hydrostatic, stability, buoyancy, and displacement calculations in accordance with vessel design criteria.
• Prepare weight control reports and assess the impact of weight changes on vessel stability and performance.
• Review vessel specifications, design inputs, operational requirements, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project objectives.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, Machinery Outfitting, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper design integration.
• Assess vessel layout, compartmentation, equipment positioning, and space utilization to optimize vessel functionality and accessibility.
• Ensure naval architecture deliverables comply with project specifications, applicable classification society rules, statutory regulations, and marine design standards.
• Support design reviews, technical evaluations, and design optimization activities throughout the engineering phase.
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies, technical issues, and interdisciplinary interface conflicts.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, classification societies, equipment vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure technical alignment.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and design documentation to verify accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate design records, calculation reports, drawings, and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Support engineering changes and update design deliverables to reflect approved modifications.
• Ensure naval architecture deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in naval architecture within marine, shipbuilding, or offshore vessel projects.
• Strong experience in vessel design, hull form development, general arrangement, and naval architecture engineering activities.
• Proficiency in naval architecture and marine design software, preferably NAPA, Maxsurf, AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting, or other software accepted by the client.
• Experience preparing and reviewing 2D drawings, 3D vessel models, general arrangement drawings, and naval architecture engineering deliverables.
• Good understanding of hydrostatics, vessel stability, buoyancy, displacement, weight distribution, and centre of gravity calculations.
• Ability to interpret vessel specifications, engineering drawings, design calculations, classification requirements, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with intact and damage stability criteria, classification society rules, and applicable international maritime regulations.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure, Machinery Outfitting, Piping, HVAC, Electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of vessel performance, hull geometry, compartmentation, and overall vessel design integration.
• 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 analytical, technical problem-solving, design review, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and deliver high-quality design outputs within project schedules.

VERTICAL

ENGINEERING