Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled

Project Engineer (Hull)

to serve as the

Owner's Representative

during the construction of a new

heavy-lift vessel

.





Based primarily

at the shipyard

, this role is responsible for supervising and managing all hull construction activities, ensuring strict compliance with contractual requirements, approved drawings, classification society rules, and international marine standards.





You will act as the key technical liaison between the shipyard, internal project teams, and class surveyors, safeguarding the Owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Owner's primary technical contact for all hull construction activities at the shipyard. Supervise shipyard operations involving steel cutting, plate preparation, block fabrication, welding, erection, and hull outfitting. Ensure shipyard work complies with approved designs, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and recognized industry standards. Conduct detailed inspections of hull fabrication, including fit-up, welding sequences, dimensional control, and surface treatment. Monitor complex welding work on thick plates and critical structural components related to heavy-lift foundations. Review and approve quality documentation including Material Certificates, WPS, PQRs, NDT reports, and inspection records. Ensure the correct application of marine quality control procedures, including a strong understanding of NDT methods, acceptance criteria, and materials certification. Identify deviations from contractual obligations (e.g., technical specs, timelines, penalties) and escalate issues accordingly. Maintain rigorous follow-up on punch-list items and non-conformance reports (NCRs), ensuring timely closure and corrective action. Monitor and verify actual progress of hull construction against project milestones; raise alerts on any delays or bottlenecks and suggest mitigation strategies. Participate in quality audits, technical reviews, and regular coordination meetings with the shipyard and other stakeholders. Support the Owner's team in reviewing technical documents, drawings, and calculations related to the hull structure and outfitting. Facilitate communication and clarification between the shipyard and the Owner's design and engineering teams. Assess proposed technical changes or deviations for impact on cost, quality, safety, and vessel performance. Work closely with classification societies (e.g., DNV, ABS, LR) to ensure full compliance with class and flag state requirements. Support and coordinate class inspections and approvals for hull structure and related systems. Understand the implications of hull outfitting--such as foundation supports, piping, and cable tray layouts--on vessel integrity and long-term operability. Proactively identify project risks (technical, quality, schedule, or safety) and recommend preventive or corrective measures.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in

Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

, or a closely related structural discipline. Minimum of

5 years of shipbuilding experience

, with a strong focus on hull construction; experience with heavy-lift or offshore construction vessels is highly preferred. At least

3 years in a supervisory role

such as Owner's Representative, Superintendent, or Project Engineer for newbuild or major ship conversions. Solid understanding of

steel fabrication, welding procedures, marine coatings

, and

non-destructive testing (NDT)

. Hands-on experience with

hull block construction

, heavy-lift foundations, and related structural fatigue and dynamic load requirements. Deep familiarity with

SOLAS, IMO regulations

, and

major class rules

(e.g., DNV, ABS, LR, ClassNK). Competent in interpreting engineering documents, specifications, and quality procedures (WPS, PQR, ITPs). Proficient in project tracking tools such as

MS Project or Primavera P6

(for monitoring) and

Microsoft Office Suite

. Relevant certifications (e.g.,

CSWIP 3.1/3.2, ASNT Level II

) in NDT are advantageous. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across multicultural teams and technical disciplines. * Analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of making independent, sound engineering judgments in a fast-paced shipyard environment.