Job Title Senior Naval Architect
Location Canada
Salary Negotiable - competitive, based on experience
Work Opportunity Permanent, hybrid
Introduction
Ready to be the go-to technical expert on everything from tugs and ferries to surface combatants and submarines? We're working with an engineering organisation that tackles some of the most important engineering challenges of our time, and they're looking for a Senior Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplinary team in Canada.
This is a senior role with real influence - you'll lead projects as Technical Lead, Technical Assurer or Project Manager, mentor the next generation of naval architects and help shape how the team grows. Diversity, equity and inclusion sit at the heart of how they work, as does their commitment to a safer, more efficient and sustainable future.
What will I be doing?
- Carry out Naval Architecture calculations - hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural strength, seakeeping and motions, and resistance and propulsion - on platforms ranging from tugs, barges and ferries to surface combatants, submarines, and cargo and passenger vessels
- Conduct Trim and Incline (T&I) experiments and produce the associated calculations and documentation
- Work with shipyards, dockyards, owners, Class and OEMs on ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and condition documentation
- Apply IMO regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders, and stamp and seal Professional Engineering deliverables in your area of practice
- Act as Technical Lead, Technical Assurer or Project Manager on specified projects, and arbitrate on technical disputes within your domain
- Advise internal and external customers, manage your own technical work and evaluate its effectiveness to improve best practice
- Work with the Capability Manager to plan the suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) needed for current and future demand, and identify resources, training and development opportunities
- Mentor colleagues developing their skills, qualifications and experience
- Work within the Quality Management System (QMS), business and ethics codes of conduct, and engineering best practice, and keep your knowledge current through Continuing Professional Development
- Champion a positive team culture through feedback, team building and wellness activities
What do I need to succeed?
Essential:
- A degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
- At least 10 years' experience in Naval Architecture
- Registration, or the ability to register, with the Professional Engineering body in your province of work
- Eligibility for Canadian security clearance
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada
Nice to have:
- Detailed knowledge of ship or submarine hydrostatics, including stability, weight control and margins
- Experience of ship or submarine inclining experiments (submerged and surfaced)
- Submarine-specific knowledge
- Experience in in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design
- Experience developing and using technical studies and drawings
- An understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels
- Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair
What's in it for me?
- A competitive salary based on your skills, ability and experience
- Medical, dental and vision plan, including a Health Care Spending Account
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working
- RRSP or TFSA matching
- Parental/maternity leave top-up
- Employee and Family Assistance Programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee recognition and referral programmes
What's my next step?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - please click the apply button and we'll be in touch shortly to discuss next steps. Got a question first? Get in touch with Simon Parker at
