Worley · 3 months ago
Senior Naval Architect
USA-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWorley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. The role involves leading naval architectural design and analysis for offshore floating structures and ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals
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 contribute 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in programming and numerical analysis skills with experience in FORTRAN
Company
Worley
Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$362.1MKey Investors
Phoenix Group
2025-08-18Debt Financing· $101.73M
2025-05-06Debt Financing· $260.16M
2017-02-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Ashton
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Joubert
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