Naval Architect

Due to continued business growth our marine client in Glasgow is looking to add a Naval Architect to their renewables team, on a permanent basis.
 
As the Naval Architect, you will be responsible for undertaking project assessment, client interaction, tendering support and detailed engineering work alongside product development and R&D activities in support of Renewable Department objectives.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
  • Degree qualification in a numerical discipline, such as Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, Physics, or another related subject.
  • Experience of applying computational methods to solving real-world problems, for example through the use of one or more software packages such as Orcaflex, FEA, CFD, etc. 
  • ​Strong mathematical and critical thinking skills.
Desirable:
  • At least 2 years' experience (pre- or post- graduate) in a related industry such as renewable energy, oil and gas, marine engineering.
  • Ideally, experience in a closely related field such as Wind Turbine Analysis, Riser Analysis, Offshore Installation Analysis, Structural Analysis.
  • Working towards obtaining relevant professional qualifications such as CEng.
  • Experience with at least one programming language such as Python or Matlab.
  • Competent in the use of one or more engineering software packages such ​Broad Rhino, Strand7, Ansys, SolidWorks.
Ideally the successful candidate will hold knowledge, and preferably experience, in one or more of the following technical fields:
  • Mooring analysis and design.
  • Quayside mooring.
  • ​Riser or dynamic cable analysis and design.
  • Hydrodynamic analysis of vessels and/or structures.
  • ​Aerodynamics, control systems or load modelling of offshore renewable energy converters.
  • Transportation, installation, and/or maintenance of offshore renewable energy converters.
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Carry out detailed engineering analysis such as: mooring analysis, offshore installation analysis, hydrodynamic analysis, quayside mooring analysis and dynamic cable design (with appropriate supervision).
  • Contribute to technical problem solving across all aspects of offshore installation of renewable energy converters.
  • ​Attend project meetings and report project progress, liaising with clients and contractors, as necessary.
  • Undertake quality assurance of work performed by self and colleagues, ensuring compliance and alignment to all company procedures, industrial standards, and specific client requirements.
  • Develop and maintain awareness of operational and commercial risks related to the engineering function, ensuring any risks identified are raised in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain professional and technical competences through an appropriate combination of self-directed learning, formal training, and on-the-job learning. 
  • ​Support other team members to help them meet their own technical, professional, and commercial objectives.
  • Provide input and support to tendering and business development activities, including identifying new opportunities to be explored.
  • Become familiar with, and abide by working practices, Health and Safety Procedures, Quality Assurance System, as well as other regulatory codes where appropriate.
  • ​Ensure quality control standards are being maintained and implement quality control programmes where necessary.
  • ​Assist with any other duties as and when required.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 
 
Competitive Salary and benefits package.