Junior Naval Architect

Role Overview

Junior Naval Architect at DP World. The role supports technical assessment, engineering preparation, and safe execution of MCV (heavy lift vessel) projects, including preparation and verification of naval architecture calculations, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for load-out/load-in, transportation, mooring, and marine operations.

Role Purpose

Support the technical assessment, engineering preparation, and safe execution of MCV projects through preparation and verification of naval architecture calculations, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for load-out/load-in, transportation, mooring, and marine operations.

Key Responsibilities

Stability & Strength Analysis

• Prepare ballast and intact stability calculations for load-out/load-in, sailing, and project-specific operating conditions.
• Assist in preparing longitudinal strength checks, draft/trim assessments, and other naval architecture calculations required for MCV operations.
• Review vessel particulars, cargo data, jetty/berth information, tidal data, and operational constraints to support technical feasibility assessments.

Mooring & Marine Operations

• Prepare onshore and offshore mooring arrangements and associated calculations, including line geometry, loads, and operational limitations.
• Attend project operations as required and provide engineering support during mobilization, load-out/load-in, sea fastening, mooring, and other marine activities.

Engineering Documentation & Design

• Prepare and update method statements, technical proposals, feasibility studies, stowage plans, ballast plans, mooring plans, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Support the development and review of cargo stowage, sea fastening, load distribution, deck strength, and related engineering arrangements in coordination with the responsible engineers.
• Assist in preparing inspection reports, technical reports, calculation notes, drawings, and close-out documentation, ensuring proper document control and revision management.

Site & Field Support

• Support site inspection, including collection and verification of dimensions, operational data, photographs, and other information required for engineering assessments.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters/crew, Operations, project teams, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders on technical and operational requirements within the assigned scope.

Stakeholder & Commercial Support

• Provide technical input to the Commercial and Operations teams for project planning, tendering, and wider deployment of the MCV fleet.

Fleet & Technical Support

• Provide naval architecture and marine engineering support for MCV fleet modifications, upgrades, vessel conversions, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Provide drafting and engineering support to the Technical Engineer – MCV and wider technical team as required.
• Assist the line manager and technical team with other engineering and project-related tasks as required.

Compliance & Standards

• Follow applicable DP World Maritime Solutions procedures, HSSEQ requirements, class requirements, and relevant marine industry rules, standards, and guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound understanding of basic naval architecture principles, including 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.
• Ability to read and interpret vessel drawings, General Arrangement plans, structural drawings, stability information, cargo drawings, and jetty/berth information.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with AutoHydro and Optimoor is preferred.
• Knowledge of Rhino, MOSES, ANSYS, or similar naval architecture/engineering software is an advantage.
• Awareness of applicable Classification Society rules, IMO requirements, and marine/heavy transport industry standards is an advantage.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail and engineering accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical calculations, reports, drawings, and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and to support vessel/site activities when required.
• Proactive approach to learning, with the ability to work under supervision, manage assigned priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to deliver tangible, measurable results despite opposition or resistance.
• Ability to communicate logically with others and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment with varied problems and unexpected interruptions.
• Ability to meet opposition and resistance to ideas, and pressure others when deadlines must be met.
• Self-starter who is competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, self-confident, inspiring, logical, systematic, and precise.
• Friendly approach with the ability to influence and persuade others.
• Willingness to work within broad organizational parameters in an environment full of variety and change.

Additional Information

• This position provides a general guide to the major accountabilities of the role and should not be taken as a definitive list of duties. Duties may vary from time to time and include any tasks commensurate with the role and required by the Line Manager.