Naval Architect - Upcoming Projects
Date: 3 Jul 2026
Location: IN
Company: Nippon Koei India Private Limited
Position: Naval Architect
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ship Building (Mandatory).
- Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture (Preferred).
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of overall professional experience.
- Experience in Naval Architecture design projects, including vessel design, stability analysis, structural design, and marine systems.
- Mandatory experience of at least one project involving the design of a river vessel.
- Experience in Inland Water Transport (IWT), Ports, Marine, Ferry, Passenger Vessel, or Water Metro projects will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop river vessels, ferries, passenger boats, and other marine craft.
- Prepare general arrangement drawings, hull form designs, structural layouts, and technical specifications.
- Perform stability analysis, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic calculations, resistance and propulsion assessments, and structural evaluations.
- Ensure vessel designs comply with applicable classification society rules, statutory regulations, and safety standards.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, shipyards, clients, and regulatory authorities throughout the design process.
- Provide technical support during vessel construction, testing, commissioning, and sea/river trials.
Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge of naval architecture principles, ship design, stability, and marine engineering.
- Experience with naval architecture software such as Maxsurf, Rhino, AutoCAD, ANSYS, ShipConstructor, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with classification society rules (e.g., IRS, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register) and relevant maritime regulations.
- Excellent analytical, technical reporting, and project coordination skills.
- Experience in river vessel design, Inland Water Transport (IWT), ferry systems, water metro, and marine infrastructure projects will be highly preferred.
