Senior Engineer – Naval Architecture
Singapore, Singapore
Permanent
Permanent
W3.CSS
BW Offshore leverages more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production systems and executing complex projects. We are proud to have executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects, and have cultivated a culture of thorough engineering, trust and teamwork throughout the organisation.
BW Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applying our offshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Lead and perform Naval Architecture engineering for FPSO Hull across Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED, Execution, and Operation stages
- Ensure all naval architecture decisions support safety, operability, maintainability, and compliance with regulations
- Develop hull design basis, naval architecture design philosophy and standards
- Provide guidance, management, oversight, and technical support to shipyards and engineering companies
- Develop and review key naval architecture deliverables, including stability analysis, motion analysis, green water assessments, mooring & riser interface evaluations, and global performance studies
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers
- Support CAPEX estimation, construction schedule development, and project risk assessments
- Make balanced technical decisions considering quality, cost, schedule, constructability and interface with topside, turret, mooring and riser
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Naval Architecture for FPSOs, offshore structures, or shipbuilding
- Strong experience in basic design, stability, hydrodynamics, weight estimation, hull global performance
- Experience working with both shipyard and FPSO contractor environments preferred
- Strong preference for experience in bid & proposal, Pre‑FEED, FEED, and CAPEX estimation
- Strong preference for experience in both New-building and Conversion projects
Skills
- Strong communication and coordination skills across multidiscipline teams
- Effective stakeholder management across Clients, shipyards, internal teams and suppliers
- Ability to work independently while supporting and collaborating with broader project teams
- Solid understanding of FPSO design principles and industry practices, Class rules and international standards (ABS, DNV, IMO, etc.)
- Understanding of hydrodynamics, stability regulations, vessel operation, and marine risk principles
- Familiarity with construction methods, commissioning, and offshore integration
- Proficiency in naval architectural software for stability, hydrodynamic analysis, mooring analysis, and global performance, such as DNV Sesam, GeniE, HydroD, OrcaFlex, MOSES, ABS Eagle FPSO
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.
