Senior Naval Architect
Core
Senior Naval Architect performing structural engineering assessments, naval architecture analyses, and engineering support for vessel newbuilds, conversions, retrofits, repairs, and life-extension projects.
Role type
Senior IC naval architect / structural engineer
Builds
Marine and offshore assets (vessels, offshore structures)
Domain
Marine engineering / Shipbuilding
Required skills
Hull girder strength assessment, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural calculations, Buckling & fatigue assessment, Intact & damage stability analysis, Hydrostatics & hydrodynamics, Class approval documentation, Design of equipment foundations and deck structures, Load path and reinforcement analysis
Preferred skills
Vessel conversion and retrofit experience, Dredging or offshore vessel experience, ANSYS or FEMAP/NASTRAN proficiency, Autodesk Inventor and Navisworks experience
Technologies
Rhino, Delftship, AutoCAD, ANSYS, FEMAP, NASTRAN, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Perform hull girder strength assessments and local strength checks; Conduct FEA, buckling assessments, and fatigue evaluations; Design and review equipment foundations, deck structures, and sea-fastening systems; Ensure compliance with classification society rules (BV, DNV, ABS, LR, ClassNK) and statutory requirements (SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO codes); Prepare class approval documentation, technical calculations, and drawings; Support vessel certification, surveys, and regulatory submissions; Conduct hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and stability analyses; Evaluate resistance, propulsion, and operational performance requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC