Marine Systems Support Engineer: Field & Design Expert

GE-Vernova-; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Marine Systems Support Engineer to serve as the technical authority aboard RCN vessels, bridging field operations and design teams. The role splits between hands-on troubleshooting at shipyards or bases and designing modifications to maintain fleet readiness.

The candidate will monitor component lifecycles, draft ECPs with CAD, and perform root-cause analyses to improve system reliability. Halifax, NS-based with relocation support.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Marine, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent military training/certification).
• Minimum 5 years of field service experience, ideally in marine propulsion or industrial power generation systems.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with PLC programming, control systems, and high‑voltage power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical guidance for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of propulsion and power systems during sea trials, dockside repairs, and refits.
• Act as the voice of the customer by partnering with internal design engineering teams to influence product designs and serviceability.
• Monitor lifecycle of system components; identify End‑of‑Life hardware/software; develop mitigation plans to maintain system integrity.
• Draft and manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and review technical specs for system integration using CAD tools.
• Conduct root cause analyses of failures and translate findings into engineering design improvements.
• Ensure shipboard systems are documented to the latest standards and meet safety/regulatory requirements.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance and guide naval staff on equipment lifecycle management.
• Maintain records and technical reports per GE Vernova and DND standards.
• Adhere to maritime safety, naval security, and OHS standards in confined shipboard environments.
• Provide technical SME support to RCN engineers, project managers, and shipyard contractors.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems

High-voltage power distribution

Naval vessel operations

Education

Degree or Diploma in Marine, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent military training/certification)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Marine Systems Support Engineer to serve as the technical authority aboard RCN vessels, bridging field operations and design teams. The role splits between hands-on troubleshooting at shipyards or bases and designing modifications to maintain fleet readiness.

The candidate will monitor component lifecycles, draft ECPs with CAD, and perform root-cause analyses to improve system reliability. Halifax, NS-based with relocation support.