Senior Naval Architect

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Naval Architect with experience in the offshore floating system EPC industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the design, analysis, and integration of floating
offshore structures, including semi-submersibles, spars, TLPs and FPSOs.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and perform naval architectural design and analysis for offshore floating structures, moorings and risers.
* Conduct stability, hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and mooring structural analyses to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical input during concept selection, FEED, detailed design, and execution phases.
* Review and approve drawings, specifications, and design deliverables prepared by internal teams or third parties.
* Collaborate closely with topsides, deck and hull structural, riser and and marine systems engineers to ensure fully integrated designs.
* Perform motion response, mooring analysis, and weight control management for offshore floating system assets.
* Prepare design documentation, calculation reports, and verification packages in accordance with class and client standards.
* Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
* Interface with clients, classification societies (ABS, DNV, LR), and regulatory bodies to obtain design approvals and certifications.
* Lead and Ccontribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the naval architecture team.
* Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduates.
* Support offshore installation and integration activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related discipline.
* Experience in offshore floating system (semi-submersibles, spars, TLPs and FPSOs) EPC or marine engineering.
* Strong understanding of stability hydrodynamics systems.
* Familiarity with class society rules (ABS, DNV, LR) and relevant industry standards (API, ISO).
* Proven track record in delivering offshore floating system engineering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
* Proficiency in naval architecture software such as WAMIT, OrcaFlex, GHS, WINDOS, SESAM, MOSES, ANSYS AQWA or similar.
* Strong theoretical and research background, programming and numerical analysis skills with experience in Matlab, Python, FORTRAN (preferred), or C / C++.
* Demonstrated technical leadership in team coordination and team building, engineering task planning, resource organization, and project execution.
* Excellent communication and leadership client / third-party interface skills.

Moving forward together

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Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.