Marine Systems Support Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Marine Systems Support Engineer to serve as technical authority aboard Royal Canadian Navy vessels, providing field service and design input. You will troubleshoot propulsion and power systems, coordinate with design teams, and help manage EOL hardware to ensure reliable operation.

In this role, you will draft Engineering Change Proposals, analyze root causes, and maintain compliance with DND and GE Vernova standards while traveling to naval facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Marine, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' field service experience in marine propulsion or industrial power systems.
• Experience with naval vessel operations or government maritime environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and high-voltage distribution.
• Ability to obtain CGP and Level II (Secret) clearance.
• Willingness to travel for training or site support.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical guidance for propulsion and power systems during sea trials, dockside repairs, and refits.
• Partner with internal design engineering teams to relay field insights for product improvements.
• Identify EOL hardware/software and develop mitigation plans to maintain system integrity.
• Draft and review Engineering Change Proposals and review specs for integration.
• Conduct root cause analyses and translate findings into design improvements.
• Ensure shipboard documentation meets DND and GE Vernova standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and guide naval staff on lifecycle management.
• Maintain service records and technical reports per standards.
• Adhere to maritime safety, naval security, and OHS in confined environments.
• Liaise with RCN engineers, project managers, and shipyard contractors on performance and upgrades.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Naval operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLC programming

High-voltage distribution knowledge

Job description

As a Marine Systems Support Engineer, you will serve as a dual-role technical authority supporting GE Vernova systems aboard Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) vessels.

Responsibilities

• Field Support & Troubleshooting: Provide on-site technical guidance for complex maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of propulsion and power systems during sea trials, dockside repairs, and refits.
• Voice of the Customer (Engineering Partner): Act as the critical voice of the customer by partnering directly with our internal design engineering teams. You will provide real-world insights, performance data, and operational feedback to influence future product designs and serviceability.
• Obsolescence Management: Monitor the lifecycle of system components. Proactively identify End-of-Life (EOL) hardware and software; develop and implement mitigation plans to maintain system integrity.
• Engineering Design & Integration: Draft and manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Utilize CAD software to create design modifications and review technical specifications for system-level integration.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conduct deep-dive investigations into persistent technical failures. Translate field findings into formal, evidence-based engineering design improvements.
• Configuration Management: Ensure all shipboard systems are documented to the latest "as-maintained" standard, ensuring that design modifications meet DND safety and regulatory requirements.
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute planned maintenance routines and provide technical guidance to naval technical staff on equipment lifecycle management.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate service records, technical reports, and maintenance logs in accordance with both GE Vernova and Department of National Defence (DND ) standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to maritime safety protocols, naval security regulations, and occupational health and safety (OHS) standards while working in confined shipboard environments.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Provide technical subject matter expertise to RCN engineers, project managers, and shipyard contractors regarding system performance and upgrade paths.

Requirements

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Marine, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent military training/certification).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in field service, ideally involving marine propulsion or industrial power generation systems, demonstrating a blend of field-service and design/engineering experience.
• Naval Expertise : Minimum 5 years demonstrated understanding of naval vessel operations or previous experience working within a military/government maritime environment.
• Technical Skills: Minimum 5 years’ experience with PLC programming, control systems, and high-voltage power distribution. Strong working knowledge of maritime technical standards and Configuration Management principles.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to work independently in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments; excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance and Level II (Secret) Security Clearance mandated by the Government of Canada.
• Experience with Canadian Naval procurement or maintenance contracts (e.g. ISSC)
• Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel periodically for training or support at other Naval facilities.