Jr Project Engineer (CAM)

Ultra Maritime; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Critical illness insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Dartmouth, Canada, seeks a Jr Project Engineer (Cost Account Manager) to guide development of advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare systems for naval markets. The role focuses on technical ownership, planning, risk management, and mentoring engineers while coordinating with stakeholders to deliver on commitments.

You will work with PEL, Program Manager and System Design Authority, resolving technical challenges, managing scope, and reporting progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years engineering experience.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams on complex systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and sonar technologies.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle in the defence industry.
• Familiarity with EVMS, CAM, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to decide on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Motivates teams and manages stakeholders without authority.
• PEng preferred; NATO clearance and Canadian CG assessment allowed.
• PMP an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage engineering work packages across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee team performance and timely delivery of outputs.
• Support ECO planning and configuration control.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teams.
• Maintain tracking of deliverables, risks and dependencies.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Sonar tech

Defence lifecycle

EVMS

CAM

MS Project

Decision making

Stakeholder management

NATO clearance

CGSA

PMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PEng) preferred

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World’s Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our ‘five-eyes’ Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Role Overview
Ultra Maritime is seeking an experienced and motivated Jr Project Engineer (known internally as a Cost Account Manager) to help guide the development of advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare systems for the naval market.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

As the Cost Account Manager, you will facilitate technical ownership of assigned projects, responsible for supporting Project Engineer and wider team in delivering engineering commitments to the customer. You will contribute to technical planning, execution, and risk management, while mentoring engineers and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage engineering work packages / control accounts across the project lifecycle
• Oversee engineering work packages for assigned projects, leading the team and work package owners to ensure timely delivery and quality of engineering outputs
• Accountable for engineering team performance in meeting schedules and achieving key milestones within the defined scope
• Support the Project Engineer in planning, coordinating, and executing Engineering Change Orders (ECO), ensuring timely implementation, effective configuration control, and alignment with project requirements, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Assist the Project Engineer in driving cross-functional work package execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment, issue resolution, and on-time delivery of project milestones.
• Maintain detailed tracking of engineering deliverables, change activities, action items, risks, and dependencies, providing accurate status updates and proactive support to keep project execution on track.
• Works closely with Project Engineering Lead (PEL), Program Manager and System Design Authority to resolve technical, program, and resource issues
• Aid in resolution of technical challenges through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Identify, document, and prioritize emergent work within project, while evaluating impacts on resources, cost, schedule, and technical commitments
• Develop and maintain engineering plans and schedules
• Support PEL as liaison between technical teams, program management, operations, and supply chain
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to leadership

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, computer Science) or related field
• 4+ years of engineering experience
• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams and delivering complex systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and sonar technologies
• Experience across the full project lifecycle in the defence industry
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM), and Microsoft Project desired
• Ability to make informed decisions on scope, schedule, cost management, quality, and efficiency
• Skilled in motivating teams, managing stakeholders, and influencing outcomes without relying on authority
• Professional Engineer (PEng) preferred
• Capable of acquiring a NATO security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment
• PMP an asset

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
• Proactive, collaborative team player with strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Stable under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrates initiative and drives results through influence and strategic thinking

Travel

This role is based at Ultra Maritime’s Dartmouth site, with potential occasional travel within Canada or abroad.

Typically, Bachelor degree in a related field and 3+ years related experience or a recognized apprenticeship. May be required to maintain security clearance.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

• extended health and dental
• life insurance
• RRSP
• deferred profit sharing
• optional critical illness insurance
• an EFAP
• student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail]

Company: Ultra Maritime