Junior Naval Architect

Major activities and deliverables

• Prepare ballast and intact stability calculations for load-out, load-in, sailing, and other project operating conditions.
• Assist with longitudinal strength checks, draft and trim assessments, and other calculations required for MCV operations.
• Prepare onshore and offshore mooring arrangements and calculations, including line geometry, loads, and operational limitations.
• Prepare and update method statements, technical proposals, feasibility studies, stowage plans, ballast plans, mooring plans, and supporting engineering documents.
• Support cargo stowage, sea fastening, load distribution, deck strength, and related engineering arrangements.
• Review vessel particulars, cargo data, jetty and berth information, tidal data, and operational constraints for feasibility assessments.
• Provide technical input to Commercial and Operations teams for planning, tendering, and deployment of the MCV fleet.
• Support site inspections by collecting and verifying dimensions, operational data, photographs, and other information.
• Attend operations and support mobilization, load-out and load-in, sea fastening, mooring, and other marine activities.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters and crew, Operations, project teams, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare inspection and technical reports, calculation notes, drawings, and close-out documentation; ensure document control and revision management.
• Follow applicable procedures, HSSEQ and class requirements, and marine rules and standards; support fleet modifications, upgrades, conversions, and improvement initiatives.

Selection criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, heavy lift/project cargo, or marine transportation.
• Sound understanding of hydrostatics, intact stability, trim, ballast operations, vessel motions, and longitudinal strength.
• Basic understanding of ship structures, deck loading, load distribution, sea fastening, and marine transportation engineering.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel; AutoHydro and Optimoor familiarity is preferred.
• Rhino, MOSES, ANSYS, or similar software knowledge is an advantage.
• Awareness of Classification Society rules, IMO requirements, and marine or heavy transport standards is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret vessel, general arrangement, structural, stability, cargo, and jetty or berth information.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and engineering accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication and ability to prepare clear technical calculations, reports, drawings, and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively, support vessel or site activities, learn under supervision, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Work activities

• Site inspections and project operations support are part of the role as required.

Role context