Civil, Structural & Naval Architect Engineer

Position Title: Civil, Structural & Naval Architecture Engineer

Experience: 1020 years of experience in offshore or marine structural design. | Experience in FPSO, FLNG, offshore platforms, or marine structures. | Proven experience in FEED and detailed engineering phases. | Experience with shipyard fabrication support.

Project: Offshore LNG Liquefaction and Gas Pre-Treatment Barges

Location: Mumbai / Shipyard / Offshore (as required)

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in - Naval Architecture | Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering | Ocean Engineering | Marine Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager

1. Role Summary

The Civil, Structural and Naval Architecture Engineer will be responsible for the concept, FEED, and detailed engineering of offshore barges supporting gas pre-treatment and LNG liquefaction facilities.

The role includes hull design, structural engineering, stability analysis, deck load design, module integration, and marine systems engineering to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant offshore installations.

The engineer will work closely with process, mechanical, piping, marine, safety, and construction teams to develop General Arrangement layouts, structural systems, and marine design solutions for the project.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Concept and FEED Engineering

• Develop Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) for barge hull, marine systems, and structural design.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) layouts for liquefaction and pre-treatment barges.
• Perform initial hydrostatic and stability analysis.
• Define deck load envelopes for process modules and heavy equipment.
• Develop structural framing concepts for barge hull and deck structures.
• Support process module layout integration with structural and marine constraints.

2.2 Naval Architecture Engineering

• Perform hydrostatic calculations.
• Conduct intact and damage stability analysis.
• Develop ballast system philosophy and tank arrangements.
• Perform trim and heel calculations for operating conditions.
• Evaluate mooring and station keeping concepts.
• Assess towing and installation conditions.

2.3 Structural Engineering

Design hull structural system, including:

• Longitudinal bulkheads
• Deck girders
• Transverse frames
• Double bottom structure

Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform global strength analysis of barge hull.
• Conduct local structural analysis for heavy equipment loads.
• Develop deck reinforcement schemes for process modules.
• Perform fatigue analysis for long-term offshore operation.
• Review lifting and transportation loads during installation.

2.4 LNG Storage Structural Integration

• Support design of LNG storage tank arrangement.
• Evaluate tank foundation and structural supports.
• Assess sloshing loads and structural response.
• Coordinate cryogenic containment interface with hull structure.

2.5 Marine Systems Engineering

Design or review:

• Ballast systems
• Mooring systems
• Fender systems
• Offloading arrangements

Develop marine operational procedures for:

• LNG carrier berthing
• Barge stability during loading/unloading
• Emergency ballast operations

2.6 Interface Engineering

Coordinate closely with:

• Process engineering (module layout)
• Mechanical engineering (equipment loads)
• Piping engineering (pipe racks and supports)
• Electrical engineering (E-houses)
• Safety engineering (hazard zones)

Ensure safe equipment spacing and structural support integration.

2.7 Safety and Risk Engineering Support

Participate in:

• HAZID
• HAZOP
• Fire and Explosion Analysis
• QRA

Provide structural and marine input for:

• Blast load resistance
• Escape routes
• Structural integrity during accident scenarios

2.8 Class and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure design complies with applicable rules including:

• Offshore classification society rules
• Marine structural standards
• LNG containment standards
• Offshore safety regulations

Support class approvals and design reviews.

2.9 Detailed Engineering Support

• Prepare structural drawings and design reports.
• Review shipyard construction drawings.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication and installation.
• Resolve site technical queries (TQ) and design clarifications.

3. Deliverables

Typical engineering deliverables include:

Naval Architecture

• General Arrangement drawings
• Hydrostatic calculations
• Stability booklet
• Ballast philosophy
• Mooring analysis

Structural Engineering

• Hull structural design report
• Deck load maps
• Structural analysis reports
• Fatigue analysis report
• Structural drawings

Marine Systems

• Mooring design basis
• Fendering design
• Marine systems layouts

Project Engineering

• Design Basis Memorandum
• Interface control documents
• Engineering calculation reports

4. Technical Skills

Naval Architecture

• Hydrostatics and stability analysis
• Barge hull design
• Ballast and trim analysis
• Mooring and towing engineering

Structural Engineering

• Offshore structural design
• Heavy equipment deck loading
• Fatigue design
• Blast-resistant structures

Experience with tools such as:

• MOSES (offshore analysis)
• SESAM / GeniE
• SACS
• ANSYS / FEA tools
• AutoCAD / SmartPlant / AVEVA
• Naval architecture software

5. Knowledge of Codes and Standards

Familiarity with applicable standards including:

• Offshore structural design standards
• Marine classification rules
• LNG storage design codes
• Structural steel standards
• Offshore safety regulations

6. Soft Skills

• Strong multidisciplinary coordination
• Analytical problem solving
• Technical report writing
• Project schedule awareness
• Effective communication with shipyards and EPC teams

7. Preferred Experience

• FLNG projects
• Floating LNG terminals
• LNG storage vessels
• Offshore module integration

8. Key Success Indicators

The engineer will be considered successful when:

• Safe and efficient barge layouts are delivered.
• Structural integrity and stability requirements are satisfied.
• Designs are approved by classification societies.
• Engineering deliverables support timely project execution.

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