Naval Architect - Offshore transportation and installation (T&I)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Naval Architect Engineer to lead and manage marine transportation and installation engineering for complex offshore projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with major oil and gas end clients such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, ONGC, etc. This role involves overseeing the design and execution of but not limited to sea fastening, tow analysis, stability assessments, ballasting and de-ballasting philosophies, mooring, lowering, installation procedures, inclining experiments, vessel and structure ROA (Rigging Operational Analysis), rigging design, lifting operations, transportation, etc. The Senior Naval Architect will ensure all engineering deliverables meet industry standards, client specifications, and project safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage transportation and installation engineering for jackets, topsides, skids, pipelines, and subsea structures.
• Develop and review sea fastening designs and calculations for marine transport.
• Conduct tow analysis and route assessments for offshore structures.
• Perform stability analyses for barges, vessels, and transported structures under various loading conditions.
• Prepare ballasting and de-ballasting philosophies and procedural documentation.
• Design and analyze mooring systems for installation barges and installation vessels.
• Develop and review lowering, upending, and installation procedures for subsea structures.
• Plan and supervise inclining experiments for floating structures.
• Conduct Vessel ROA and Structure ROA to ensure structural integrity during lifting and transport operations.
• Design and analyze rigging configurations for heavy lift operations.
• Lead loadout engineering, including grillage design and weight distribution analysis.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant codes (DNV, ABS, API) and client specifications.
• Coordinate with project teams to deliver engineering work packages on time and within budget.
• Participate in technical reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and risk assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on naval architectural matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer or PE (Naval Architecture) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in offshore transportation and installation engineering.
• Proven experience working directly with end clients such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, ONGC, or equivalent major operators.
• Experience in relevant software tools (e.g., MOSES, Ansys, OrcaFlex, GHS) is an advantage.
• Experience with international standards including DNV, ABS, API, and ISO.

Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in sea fastening design and structural analysis for marine transport.
• Proficiency in tow analysis and stability calculations (intact and damage stability).
• Strong understanding of ballasting/de-ballasting principles and pump capacity assessments.
• Hands-on experience with mooring system design for temporary installation conditions.
• Advanced knowledge of lowering and installation analysis for heavy offshore structures.
• Experience in planning and executing inclining experiments for floating units.
• Proficient in rigging design and lift planning using industry-standard software.
• Skilled in loadout engineering including grillage design and skidway reactions.
• Familiarity with vessel motion analysis and criteria for transport and installation.
• Strong analytical skills using software tools such as MOSES, GHS, OrcaFlex, ANSYS, or similar.
• Ability to review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and procedures.
• Experience in preparing and presenting technical reports to clients and regulatory bodies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and safety-first approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with cross-disciplinary coordination skills.
• Adaptability to dynamic project requirements and changing priorities.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.