ACCOMODATION OUTFITTING ENGINEER (CS)

About the Role

Duncan & Ross is seeking an Accommodation Outfitting Engineer (Construction Support – CS) to join our team in Ras Tannurah. This full-time role requires 5–10 years of experience in marine and shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will provide design and technical support to shipyard production teams, focusing on accommodation outfitting activities.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide construction and production support for accommodation outfitting in marine, shipbuilding, and offshore vessel projects.
• Prepare, review, and revise accommodation outfitting design deliverables, including general arrangement, layout drawings for various spaces (cabins, offices, public areas), interior partitions, and FF&E layouts.
• Review shop drawings and production information to identify discrepancies and resolve design-related issues.
• Offer technical support to shipyard production teams during 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 other disciplines (Hull Structure, HVAC, Electrical, Piping, etc.) to ensure proper design integration and prevent clashes.
• Review vendor drawings, material specifications, and interior outfitting documentation for compatibility with approved layouts.
• Verify space utilization, equipment positioning, access requirements, and installation clearances within accommodation areas.
• Support constructability reviews to identify potential design conflicts and installation constraints.
• Ensure compliance of accommodation layouts and installation drawings with project specifications, marine standards, and fire safety requirements.
• Maintain updated production drawings, design records, and technical documentation.
• Support as-built drawing updates and incorporate final production modifications.

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.
• Familiarity with marine classification society requirements, applicable shipbuilding standards, fire safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects, offshore vessels, FPSOs, or cruise ships is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.

Required Skills

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

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Ras Tannurah, focusing on construction support within marine and shipbuilding projects.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.