Newbuild Naval Architect Mgr

Prestige Cruise Services LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) seeks a Naval Architect to support newbuild and capital projects, reviewing drawings, specs, and calculations for safety and compliance. You will coordinate with yards, classes, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and ensure weight, stability, and performance targets are met.

The role involves design reviews, technical decision logs, and collaboration with marine, hotel, deck, and engine teams to optimize vessel concepts and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Technology, Ship Design, or related engineering field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in a similar naval architecture role.
• Knowledge of vessel stability, hull form, structural design, weight control, and ship construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of naval architecture scope for newbuild and other capital programs.
• Review shipyard drawings, technical specs, and calculations for alignment with requirements and standards.
• Coordinate with shipyards, classification societies, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with weight reports, stability documents, inclining experiments, and related deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and project coordination meetings.
• Analyze proposed design changes for impact on safety, operations, cost, schedule, weight, and guest/crew experience.
• Support development of owner's requirements, technical standards, and newbuild specifications.
• Investigate new technologies and construction methods to improve safety and lifecycle performance.
• Coordinate construction follow-up activities at shipyards and onboard surveys.

Skills

Naval architecture knowledge

Vessel stability

Hull form and structural design

Weight control

Regulatory submissions

Technical drawings review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US

At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we're continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!

JOB SUMMARY

Act as a technical resource within the Newbuild organization, supporting the design, development, review, and execution of new cruise ship construction projects. While primarily focused on the company's newbuild projects, the position may also provide support for revitalizations, dry docks, and ancillary capital projects where naval architecture expertise, project coordination, and technical review are required. Using a philosophy of data-driven decision making, the position supports technically sound decisions throughout the newbuild process, including design reviews, technical evaluations, change management, construction follow-up, trials, delivery, and post-delivery activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development, review, and execution of naval architecture scope for newbuild, revitalization, dry dock, and other capital programs.
• Review and comment on shipyard drawings, technical specifications, general arrangements, structural plans, calculations, stability documents, and related project deliverables to ensure alignment with company requirements, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and operational expectations.
• Coordinate with shipyards, classification societies, flag administrations, designers, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues related to hull design, stability, weight control, general arrangement, structure, outfitting, lifesaving arrangements, and other naval architecture disciplines.
• Support the development and implementation of newbuild design schedules, drawing review plans, technical decision logs, and critical milestone tracking.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, model reviews, plan approval meetings, and project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze proposed design changes, technical alternatives, and shipyard submissions to assess impact on safety, operations, cost, schedule, weight, stability, maintainability, and guest and crew experience.
• Support the review and management of vessel weight reports, stability documentation, inclining experiment preparation, deadweight surveys, lightship estimates, and related naval architecture deliverables.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of owner's requirements, technical standards, lessons learned, and newbuild specifications related to naval architecture and ship design.
• Investigate and assess existing and innovative technologies, design solutions, materials, and construction methods to improve safety, efficiency, sustainability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance across newbuild projects.
• Support construction follow-up activities at shipyards, including inspection of work in progress, review of technical deviations, participation in onboard surveys, and coordination of issue resolution.
• Work with operational teams, including marine, hotel, deck, engine, safety, and technical operations, to ensure new vessel designs support efficient shipboard operations and comply with brand and company standards.
• Assist in the identification, documentation, and resolution of technical risks, project issues, owner's comments, non-conformities, and lessons learned.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely review, alignment, and resolution of technical matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's Degree
• FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Technology, Ship Design, or related engineering field. Master's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years' experience within a similar role.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Strong technical knowledge of naval architecture principles, including vessel stability, hull form, structural design, weight control, general arrangements, safety arrangements, and ship construction practices.
• Knowledge of applicable maritime rules, regulations, class requirements, flag requirements, SOLAS, IMO requirements, and passenger ship safety standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comment on technical drawings, design specifications, calculations, shipyard documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong