marine engineer

BMT; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BMT is seeking an Intermediate Marine Systems Engineer for a permanent full-time role in Canada, with offices in Halifax, Ottawa, and Victoria. The position covers design, analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration to advance marine systems engineering projects.

You will work with shipyards, owners, OEMs, and regulators, developing feasibility studies and installation designs, and delivering 2D/3D outputs while maintaining CPD and pursuing P.Eng registration with eligibility for Canadian

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical or marine systems engineering experience.
• Eligible for professional engineering registration and Canadian security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Marine Systems projects in a client-focused setting.
• Collaborate with shipyards, dockyards, owners, and OEMs on surveys and mid-life upgrades.
• Develop feasibility studies and installation designs, communicating outputs via 2D drawings or 3D models.
• Adhere to IMO, Class Society, Transport Canada, and Canadian Forces Technical Orders standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: Intermediate Marine Systems Engineer

Location: Halifax, NS; Ottawa, ON; Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Annual Salary: $85,000-105,000

About BMT

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Intermediate Marine Systems Engineer is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing work in support of client taskings in the field of Marine Systems Engineering.

• Provide Marine Systems advice and support to external and internal customers. Independently undertake technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.
• Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice. Work within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures. Maintain your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.
• Demonstrate willingness and active adoption of coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff, and support with mentorship to junior staff in developing technical competency.
• Contributes to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.

Role Specific

• Knowledge and understanding of Marine / Mechanical design on small simple platforms (tug, barge, ferry) to large complex ships (surface combatants, submarines, cargo and passenger vessels) in one or more areas:
  • Component selection;
  • Equipment arrangement;
  • Propulsion and Auxiliary systems;
  • Application of standards for pumps, valves, flanges, and piping;
  • Heat/Cooling load calculations; and
  • Metallurgical considerations.
• Contribute to working with Shipyards, Dockyards, Owners, Class and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation.
• Experienced contribution to feasibility studies, concept designs, installation design and integration of new and replacement equipment, including communicating design outputs using 2D drawings or 3D models.
• Knowledge of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders.
• Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge.
• Stamp and Seal Professional Engineering deliverables in area of practise. In addition to these duties, the position holder may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required, from time to time, to achieve the above role purpose.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Mechanical or Marine Systems Engineering.
• Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work; and,
• Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.

Desirable:

• Location Ottawa , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 85,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Talent.com #634537960024835888

• Ottawa, ON

Advertised until

2026-09-04