d2m Services

Naval Architect – FPSO

d2m Services
Posted 10/20/2026contractRemote • NetherlandsSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in naval architecture, including conceptual and detailed design, with a strong focus on compliance with classification society rules and international HSSE requirements. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to complex floating unit projects in the Oil & Gas industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Naval ArchitectureFloating Production UnitsNAPA SoftwareClassification Society ComplianceTechnical Autonomy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform and oversee naval architecture studies from conceptual design through detailed engineering.
  • Contribute to loading calculations and stability assessments for floating units.
  • Work on accommodation design, deck equipment and lifesaving equipment.
  • Contribute to conceptual studies, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPCI projects.
  • Collaborate with marine systems, electrical and instrumentation, piping, HVAC, process engineering and technical safety disciplines.
  • Provide technical input to shipyard bidding, procurement and related engineering activities.
  • Contribute to inclining experiments and ensure compliance with classification society rules and international requirements.
  • Depending on experience, serve as Discipline Lead Engineer coordinating up to three or four Naval Architects, designers and drafters.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of engineering methods and standards, focusing on technical quality and cost efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BSc or MSc degree in Naval Architecture, or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in naval architecture, ideally in the engineering and design of complex floating units.
  • In-depth technical knowledge of naval architecture, covering conceptual and detailed design.
  • Preferably experience working on floating production units or vessels for the Oil & Gas industry, such as FPSOs, FSOs, oil and chemical tankers, drilling units, semi-submersibles or TLPs.
  • Understanding of interfaces with marine systems, electrical and instrumentation, piping, HVAC, process engineering and technical safety.
  • Familiarity with major classification society rules and requirements, including ABS, DNV, Bureau Veritas and Lloyd’s Register, and international HSSE requirements.
  • Experienced user of NAPA.
  • Comfortable working in an international, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong communication skills, technical autonomy and a collaborative approach.
  • Previous experience with a major offshore engineering company would be an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 2-year contract
  • Fully remote role with occasional travel to client sites.

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Hard Skills
Conceptual DesignDetailed EngineeringLoading CalculationsStability AssessmentsAccommodation DesignDeck Equipment DesignLifesaving Equipment DesignPre-FEEDFEEDEPCI Projects
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Approach
Tools & Technologies
NAPA
Industry Keywords
Oil & GasFPSOsFSOsDrilling UnitsSemi-SubmersiblesTLPsABSDNVBureau VeritasLloyd’s Register