ACCOMODATION OUTFITTING ENGINEER (CS)

About the Role

Duncan & Ross is seeking an Accommodation Outfitting Engineer (Construction Support – CS) to join our team. This full-time role involves providing design and technical support for marine and shipbuilding projects, focusing on accommodation outfitting. The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide construction and production support for accommodation outfitting activities in marine, shipbuilding, and offshore vessel projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise accommodation outfitting design deliverables, including general arrangement drawings, cabin layouts, public area arrangements, interior partition details, and FF&E layouts.
• Develop 2D production drawings and 3D models for accommodation outfitting systems.
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve design-related issues.
• Offer technical support to shipyard production teams during accommodation outfitting, interior installation, joinery, panel fitting, and finishing activities.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), production issues, drawing discrepancies, and installation-related design problems.
• Incorporate engineering changes, production feedback, and redline mark-ups into drawings and 3D models.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping, Fire & Safety, and other outfitting disciplines to ensure proper design integration and avoid clashes.
• Review vendor drawings, material specifications, furniture details, and interior outfitting documentation for compatibility with approved accommodation layouts.
• Verify space utilization, equipment positioning, access requirements, maintainability, and installation clearances within accommodation areas.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential design conflicts, installation constraints, and accessibility issues.
• Ensure accommodation layouts and installation drawings comply with project specifications, applicable marine standards, fire safety requirements, and shipyard construction procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, interior outfitting suppliers, equipment vendors, and production personnel for timely resolution of design issues.
• Support the review of accommodation materials, modular components, furniture, fixtures, and interior finishing details.
• Ensure proper integration of HVAC diffusers, lighting fixtures, electrical outlets, sanitary systems, fire detection devices, and other services within accommodation spaces.
• Maintain updated production drawings, design records, and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Support as-built drawing updates and incorporate final production modifications as required.
• Ensure construction support deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Interior Design, or an equivalent relevant discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in accommodation outfitting design within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, or offshore vessel projects.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Support (CS), shipyard production support, and production drawing modifications.
• Strong experience in accommodation layouts, cabin arrangements, interior outfitting, modular furniture, joinery, and installation details.
• Experience preparing and modifying 2D production drawings, 3D models, interior layouts, and accommodation installation drawings.
• Proficiency in marine 3D design software, preferably AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting, or other client-accepted shipbuilding CAD software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, accommodation general arrangements, shop drawings, vendor documentation, and production mark-ups.
• Good understanding of interior partitions, ceilings, wall linings, floor finishes, furniture installation, sanitary spaces, and accommodation outfitting components.
• Experience resolving technical queries and supporting shipyard production teams during construction and installation activities.
• Familiarity with marine classification society requirements, applicable shipbuilding standards, fire safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure, HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping, and other engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of accommodation service integration, space management, access requirements, and installation interfaces.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects, offshore vessels, FPSOs, cruise ships, or similar marine engineering projects is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong technical problem-solving, drawing interpretation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven engineering and shipyard production environment.