About Us

21 Knots is a design, engineering, and consulting firm providing services to the global maritime and oil & gas industry. In an industry constantly changing due to dynamic regulations, economic fluctuations, and climate change mandates, we strive to provide cutting-edge solutions with a strong commitment to excellence. Our comprehensive services are designed to create value for our esteemed clients while enabling them to achieve their business goals.

Location: UAE

Experience: 4–8 Years

Industry: Shipbuilding / Marine / Oil & Gas

Position Type & duration-: Contract - 3-5 months

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Piping Designer with strong CADMATIC expertise to support production design activities for marine/shipbuilding projects. The role involves preparation and coordination of piping production design deliverables and close interaction with the shipyard production team and basic design team to resolve site queries during project execution.

Responsibilities

Study and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, system schematics, machinery GA drawings, compartment layouts, and structural drawings.
Develop piping production design models and drawings using CADMATIC.
Prepare and review piping layouts, spool drawings, support details, and production deliverables.
Ensure compliance with shipyard production standards and project specifications.
Ensure maintainability, accessibility, and adequate clearances for valves, strainers, instruments, and equipment.
Apply good marine piping practices considering vibration, thermal expansion, and limited space.
Coordinate piping layouts w.r.t machinery, structural, electrical, and HVAC disciplines to avoid clashes and routing conflicts.
Participate in model review meetings and resolve inter-disciplinary comments.
Extract accurate Material Take-Off (MTO) / Bill of Materials (BOM) from the CADMATIC model.

What You’ll Need

Experience:

Minimum of 4 - 8 years of experience in marine, ship design, offshore platforms
Familiarity with piping design principles and standards in the marine and offshore industries
Experience working on shipyard production design projects.

Education:

B.E. Mechanical, Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification.
Formal training or proven experience in CADMATIC piping design.

Tools & Software Proficiency:

CADMATIC
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Navisworks or equivalent (for review)
MS Office (documentation & coordination)

Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of marine/offshore piping systems and practices
Proficiency in CADMATIC pipe routing, catalogues, and isometric extraction.
Good understanding of class rules and shipyard construction practices.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and GA drawings.
Experience coordinating with shipyard teams and multidisciplinary design teams.
Strong coordination and communication skills.