Junior Engineer

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior engineer to join their Field Service Engineering team. In this role, you will design and plan processes for shipbuilding, ensuring high-quality and efficient production. You will collaborate with various departments, review designs using 3D models, and develop engineering change requests. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to innovative ship design projects. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 0-6 years of experience in relevant engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Originate routine deliverables under supervision.
• Review design information using 3D models and drawings.
• Identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Technical Investigations

Data Analysis

Blueprint Reading

3D Modeling Navigation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng)

Job description

A junior engineer designs and plans processes, tools, and equipment needed for high-quality, efficient planning, construction, repair, testing/commissioning, and delivery of ships. They apply broad theoretical knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and/or early work experience. A junior engineer's work is closely supervised, and problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. They are expected to explain facts, policies, and practices related to their assigned job scope across theoretical, practical, and/or lean engineering disciplines in a shipbuilding environment.

As a junior engineer working as part of the Field Service Engineering team, you will provide engineering support to our Production team. Your responsibilities include reviewing the ship's design using 3D models, 2D drawings, and production bills of materials to investigate inquiries. You will collaborate with departments such as Production, Planning, Supply Chain, and other engineering groups to ensure successful production based on ship design information. You will develop engineering change requests as required, including redline drawings, engineering sketches, bills of materials, and related documentation. You may also interface with design agents, material suppliers, and customers to discuss ship design items. You must be able to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced environment with minimal supervision and work well with engineers across disciplines. Support for inquiries from other engineering disciplines may also be required.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) or equivalent.
2. Understanding how to apply standards relevant to the role, typically with 0-6 years of experience.
3. General awareness of shipyard disciplines, including hull structure, ship arrangements, piping systems, propulsion, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, producibility, and manufacturing.
4. Some exposure to or interest in the marine field through work experience (e.g., co-op) or academic study.
5. Ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model, and/or simulate the ship.
6. Experience in developing or marking up drawings, conducting technical investigations, and data analysis under supervision.
7. Analytical problem-solving skills under supervision; capable of developing presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

1. Originate routine or low to medium complexity deliverables under the supervision of a licensed P.Eng.
2. Review detailed design information using 3D models, 2D drawings, and production bills of materials.
3. Review and resolve engineering defects related to ship design.
4. Identify risks within their job scope or broader engineering disciplines.
5. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within their scope and beyond.