Naval Architect

Job Overview

The Naval Architect applies their conceptual knowledge of Naval Architecture and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Naval Architecture problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Naval Architect understands critical business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform FEED, Studies, and detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Focus on completing work within budgets
• Clearly communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities
• Provide engineering support onboard installation vessels offshore, when required to do so
• Gain familiarity with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable
• Recognize changes to scope and notify the Lead Naval Architect
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash free designs
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer
• Provide required bid inputs as directed
• Prepare sketches of detail designs to guide Designers
• When assigned, assist procurement personnel in producing discipline equipment, materials, and services Procurement assistance includes preparing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer  
• Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
• Check drawings
• Check engineering performed by others within the Discipline
• Perform design verification through single-discipline checks and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)
• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns
• Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR’s Lessons Learned system
• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work and of the discipline
• Perform Naval Architecture engineering designs, analyses, evaluations, and calculations related to all aspects of marine operations covering loadout, transportation, and installation, including barge upgrades 

      Reports to: Manager (Construction Support Engineer) 
      Liaise With:  All design/drafting disciplines, all Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Marine Group and Document 
      Control 
      Supervises:  Trainee Engineers

Essential Qualifications and Education

• 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture, (Master’s degree preferred)
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or member of a professional engineering society
• Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable Knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods 

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