Marine Mechanical Engineer (Office-Based) – All Levels

3GA Marine Ltd.; Victoria, Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits (extended health & dental)

Relocation support

Flexible work environment

Mentorship

Open-door leadership

Collaborative office

Education & training

Job summary

3GA Marine Ltd. in Victoria and Burnaby seeks a Marine Mechanical Engineer (office-based) to work on new designs and vessel refits. The role blends design office tasks with occasional on-site surveys, including 3D laser scanning and VR reviews.

You will draft marine systems in AutoCAD, perform design calculations, contribute to budgets and schedules, and help deliver production-ready specifications. Senior engineers may require P.Eng; travel to ships is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent.
• EIT or P.Eng eligibility; P.Eng required for senior engineer.
• Experience in a shipyard or ship repair environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and drafting of marine systems using AutoCAD and 3D modelling software.
• Carry out system design calculations to meet class and regulatory standards.
• Design of marine propulsion systems and production-level deliverables.
• Write specifications for refit or new vessel designs.
• Develop weight estimates and input data for system design.
• 3D modelling and CAD tasks for production deliverables.
• Visit vessels and shipyards for surveys and on-site work.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino 3D

SolidWorks

ANSYS

ShipConstructor

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Marine Mechanical Engineer (Office-Based) – All Levels -

Location: Victoria and Burnaby

Company: 3GA Marine Ltd.

Employment Type: Full-time

3GA Marine is a partnership of marine professionals providing engineering, project support, surveying, and consulting services to the Canadian marine industry. With offices in Victoria and Burnaby, we are a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering company delivering practical, turnkey solutions throughout the lifecycle of a vessel. Our work includes engineered solutions for new vessel designs and vessel refits, from concept through implementation. Projects vary in complexity and scale, from small equipment installations to detailed whole-vessel designs.

As the Marine Mechanical Engineer, you will work within the mechanical engineering group for new design and vessel refits projects which vary in complexity and size, from small equipment installations to whole vessel detail designs. Work will vary from on-site to office work. On-site inspection/surveys work will consist of 3D laser scanning, condition inspections, NDT surveys, data gathering and commissioning support. Design office work will make up most of the tasks and will consist of new design to refit design engineering work. Engineering work includes all phases, from concept to production design, including but not limited to concept/class level design, equipment selection, fluid flow analysis, heat/mass transfer, and implementation engineering.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Design and drafting of marine systems using AutoCAD and other 3D modelling software
• Carry out or input to system design calculations using Pipe Flow, MS Excel, etc. that meet class and regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Design of marine propulsion systems, calculations and associated production level deliverables
• Write and provide input to specifications for refit or new vessel designs
• Development of weight estimates and input data for system design
• 3D modelling and CAD drawing tasks for production level deliverables.
• Perform 3D scanning and implementation of virtual reality (VR) design reviews, provide input to training and VR procedures
• Providing input to budgets, schedules and proposals for engineering projects
• Represent the company to the marine industry to further build the 3GA reputation as the place for reliable, responsive and affordable engineering.
• Note: it is anticipated that the candidate will be required to visit vessels and shipyards from time to time

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent
• Hold, or be eligible for, EIT or Professional Engineers License to practice in British Columbia. (P.Eng. required for senior engineer position).
• Experience working in a shipyard or ship repair environment preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Demonstrated a high degree of technical knowledge and innovative engineering.
• Demonstrated effective abilities to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong technical writing skills to produce concise written technical specifications, procedures, and reports. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong design and drafting skills for marine systems.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as Rhinoceros 3D, SolidWorks, or ANSYS etc.
• Working knowledge of ShipConstructor an asset.
• Working knowledge of ACAD software and Microsoft Office software suite.
• Availability and willingness to travel and conduct ship survey work including surveying of confined spaces.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and compliance with all safety laws
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and prioritization abilities.

What We Offer:

• Performance-based bonus plan
• Competitive salary, including overtime that may be paid out or banked as time off, based on individual preference
• Company-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage
• Partial coverage of relocation expenses
• Flexible work environment
• Mentorship and professional development support
• Open - door leadership philosophy
• Collaborative office environment
• Education and training opportunities

Compensation will be based on each candidate’s level of experience, demonstrated skills, qualifications, and ability to meet the technical requirements of the role. Candidates with junior to intermediate-level experience will generally be considered within the $70,000 to $105,000 range , depending on their relevant marine engineering background, design capabilities, software proficiency, and overall fit with the position requirements.

Senior Marine Engineer candidates with advanced technical expertise, leadership capability, responsibility for guiding complex engineering work, mentoring junior team members, reviewing technical deliverables, supporting project planning, and ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and client expectations are met will be considered at a higher hiring rate, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In a senior capacity, this role is expected to positively influence team outcomes by strengthening technical consistency, supporting efficient project execution, improving collaboration across disciplines, and helping the team deliver high-quality work on schedule.

The position also includes eligibility for overtime, benefits, training opportunities, and profit sharing based on company and individual performance.

3GA Marine Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.