Intermediate / Senior Electrical Engineer or Technologist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime defense company in Dartmouth, NS is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer. You will develop technical studies and electrical drawings for naval vessels and conduct systems analyses. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical Engineering, a P.Eng. designation, and 5+ years of experience in engineering design. Strong skills in 2D drafting and AutoCAD are essential. Join us to support Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in engineering design/integration projects.
• Experience in Naval Warship design or marine defense projects is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical studies, electrical drawings, and system specifications.
• Conduct equipment selection and integration across electrical systems.
• Perform power and communication systems analyses.
• Write clear, detailed reports supporting recommendations.
• Integrate engineering changes into existing ship designs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on systems integration projects.

Skills

2D drafting

3D modeling

Engineering design

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you an engineer or technologist with expertise in electrical systems, mechanical systems, or naval architecture? Do you want to help shape the future of Canada’s maritime defense?

Fleetway Inc. is looking for a talented Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team supporting Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and the Halifax Class Design Agent contracts. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the Royal Canadian Navy is “ready to help, ready to lead, and ready to fight.”

If we sound like a team you’d like to be a part of, and make a difference with, then we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a qualified Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer in our Dartmouth, NS office.

Qualifications

What You Bring

A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

5+ years of hands-on experience in 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and engineering design / integration projects

Proficiency with Microstation and / or AutoCAD for technical drawing and modeling

Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite , including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and departments

Excellent organizational abilities with a detail-oriented mindset

Experience in Naval Warship design or marine defense projects is considered a strong asset

Fleetway’s Commitment to Diversity : We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encouraging applicants from underrepresented groups. If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but bring unique perspectives and experiences, we’d still love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

What you'll do

Develop technical studies, electrical drawings, and system specifications for naval and commercial vessels

Conduct equipment selection and integration across electrical systems

Perform power and communication systems analyses, including voltage drop and short-circuit current calculations

Write clear, detailed reports to support engineering recommendations and decision-making

Integrate engineering changes into existing ship designs while maintaining regulatory compliance and system integrity

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to execute systems integration projects

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