Junior Naval Architect
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Date posted
November 3, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Junior
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture Ocean Engineering or Marine Engineering
Experience
1 - 2 Years
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Junior Naval Architect supports engineering calculations and technical planning for vessel and project-cargo operations. The role contributes to stability, trim, ballast, longitudinal strength and mooring assessments and helps prepare technical documentation for marine projects. Work involves reviewing vessel particulars, cargo information, berth conditions and operating limits to confirm that proposed arrangements are technically suitable. The junior architect also assists with vessel modifications, upgrade studies and engineering proposals, working under the guidance of more experienced naval architects and project engineers. Accuracy, sound engineering fundamentals and careful documentation are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare intact stability, ballast, trim and longitudinal-strength calculations for vessel operations and project requirements.
- Develop mooring arrangements, method statements, technical proposals and feasibility-study documentation.
- Prepare stowage, ballast and mooring plans and assess cargo load distribution and deck-strength limitations.
- Review vessel particulars, cargo data, berth information, tidal conditions and operating assumptions before calculations are finalised.
- Support technical assessments for vessel modifications, upgrades and conversion projects.
- Prepare drawings, calculation notes and supporting documents using relevant engineering and drafting tools.
- Coordinate with senior engineers and project teams to resolve data gaps and complete deliverables to agreed schedules.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or Marine Engineering.
- Approximately one to two years of relevant engineering experience.
- Understanding of hydrostatics, stability, trim, ballast, vessel motions, hull strength and ship structures.
- Awareness of deck loading, cargo securing and sea-fastening principles is beneficial.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Excel; AutoHydro or Optimoor exposure is an advantage.
Skills and Employment Details
- Engineering calculations and technical documentation.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Marine drawings and data interpretation.
- Teamwork, communication and willingness to develop technical expertise.
Full-time junior engineering role based in Dubai, UAE, supporting naval architecture and maritime project work.
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