JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Naval Architect to join our Naval Architecture team at S&O; Maritime Services Pvt. is seeking a skilled Naval Architect to support Naval Architecture projects, including basic and production design, engineering calculations, and project coordination. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality engineering solutions within project timelines. POSITION Naval Architect COMPANY S&O; Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd. LOCATION Aluva, Kerala EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-Time | Permanent (Preference will be given to candidates who are flexible and willing to undertake on-site deployments at shipyards, client locations, and marine or offshore project sites as required). EXPERIENCE 2
- 4 Years of Relevant Experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Project Management, Basic Design and Production Design
• Basic Design Coordination: Coordinate and manage basic design activities, including preparation and review of general arrangement (GA) drawings, preliminary vessel layouts, design specifications, and other relevant naval architecture deliverables in accordance with project requirements.
• Production Design Coordination: Coordinate production design activities, including detailed engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, structural details, and production documentation, ensuring alignment with approved basic designs and shipyard requirements.
• Project Planning and Progress Monitoring: Plan and monitor engineering activities, track project schedules and deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure timely completion of assigned work packages while maintaining effective communication with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Technical Review and Project Execution: Review design deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications. Identify technical issues, coordinate corrective actions, support material take-offs and engineering documentation, and contribute to quality control throughout project execution. B. Basic Design Calculations, Stability and Ship Structure Analysis
• Basic Design Calculations: Perform preliminary naval architecture calculations, including hydrostatics, displacement, weight estimation, centre of gravity, trim, draft, and other relevant calculations required to support vessel design and development.
• Vessel Stability Analysis:



Perform preliminary intact stability calculations and assessments, evaluate relevant stability parameters, and support verification against applicable design criteria, classification requirements, and project specifications.
• Ship Structure Analysis: Assist in ship structural analysis and strength assessments, including evaluation of structural arrangements, loads, scantlings, and structural integrity in coordination with structural engineers and in accordance with applicable design requirements.
• Engineering Calculations and Technical Documentation: Prepare, review, and maintain calculation sheets, analysis reports, design assumptions, and supporting technical documentation. Coordinate with design and structural teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure consistency between engineering calculations, drawings, and project requirements. REQUIREMENTS Educational Qualification
• B.
Tech / B.
E. in Naval Architecture. Experience
• 2
- 4 years of relevant experience in naval architecture, ship design, shipbuilding, marine engineering, vessel conversion, or offshore engineering.
• Experience in coordinating engineering activities, managing project deliverables, and working with multidisciplinary technical teams is preferred. Skills Technical and Professional Skills
• Naval Architecture Fundamentals: Good understanding of vessel design principles, hydrostatics, displacement, weight estimation, centre of gravity, trim, draft, and basic vessel stability calculations.
• Design, Analysis and Engineering Software: Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in relevant software tools from the following list, depending on their area of expertise and project

requirements:
Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor SOLIDWORKS Rhinoceros (Rhino 3D) AVEVA ShipConstructor CADMATIC Tekla Structures MOSES AutoShip AutoHydro AutoPower OpenFOAM SESAM ANSYS Bentley STAAD.
Pro PV Elite
• Engineering Drawings and Documentation: Ability to prepare, interpret, and review general arrangement (GA) drawings, lines plans, vessel layouts, hull forms,



technical specifications, and engineering calculation reports.
• Marine Engineering and Construction: Basic understanding of hull structures, ship construction methods, marine materials, welding, fabrication processes, and interfaces between naval architecture and structural engineering.
• Classification and Regulatory

Requirements:
Familiarity with classification society rules, including DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas, as well as applicable IMO regulations and client-specific requirements.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Ability to organize engineering activities, track project schedules, monitor deliverables, coordinate resources, and manage multiple assignments within agreed timelines.
• Technical Problem-Solving and Quality: Ability to identify engineering discrepancies, assess technical challenges, review design outputs, and recommend practical, protected, and cost-effective solutions.
· Professional

Skills:
Effective communication, teamwork, task ownership, technical documentation, and proficiency in MS Office and project tracking tools.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Opportunity to work on marine and offshore engineering projects.
• Exposure to vessel design, shipbuilding, marine systems, and engineering project execution.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise, project management capabilities, and leadership skills.
• Opportunity to work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities based on performance, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities.
• Competitive salary in accordance with industry standards, qualifications, experience, and technical expertise. TO APPLY Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV/Resume with the subject: “Application – Naval Architect” Email: [email protected] WORK TYPE
• Work Type: In-Person
• Employment: Full-Time | Permanent (Preference will be given to candidates willing to undertake on-site deployments at shipyards, client locations, and marine/offshore project sites).
•

Working Hours
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PAY Salary will be offered in accordance with industry standards and based on qualifications, relevant experience, technical expertise, and project management capabilities. WORK LOCATION S&O; Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd. Aluva, Kerala, India

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