Naval Architect – FPSO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Execute and supervise naval architecture studies from initial design to comprehensive engineering.

• Assist in performing loading calculations and stability evaluations for floating structures.

• Engage in accommodation design, deck machinery, and lifesaving apparatus.

• Take part in conceptual studies, Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPCI projects.

• Collaborate with disciplines such as marine systems, electrical and instrumentation, piping, HVAC, process engineering, and technical safety.

• Offer technical insights for shipyard bidding, procurement, and related engineering tasks.

• Participate in inclining experiments ensuring adherence to classification society regulations and international standards.

• Depending on experience, act as Discipline Lead Engineer, coordinating a team of up to three or four Naval Architects, designers, and drafters.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing and the ongoing enhancement of engineering methods and standards, emphasizing technical quality and cost-effectiveness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, or a comparable professional qualification.

• Minimum of 7 years of pertinent experience in naval architecture, preferably in the engineering and design of intricate floating units.

• Extensive technical expertise in naval architecture, encompassing both conceptual and detailed design.

• Ideally, experience with floating production units or vessels within the Oil & Gas sector, such as FPSOs, FSOs, oil and chemical tankers, drilling units, semi-submersibles, or TLPs.

• Knowledge of interfaces with marine systems, electrical and instrumentation, piping, HVAC, process engineering, and technical safety.

• Familiarity with key classification society rules and requirements, including ABS, DNV, Bureau Veritas, and Lloyd’s Register, along with international HSSE standards.

• Proficient user of NAPA.

• Able to thrive in an international, multidisciplinary setting.

• Excellent communication skills, technical independence, and a cooperative mindset.

• Previous experience with a prominent offshore engineering firm would be a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 2-year contract

• Fully remote position with occasional travel to client locations.