Naval Architect

Matchtech; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (medical, dental & vision)

Health Care Spending Account

Flexible hours & hybrid working

RRSP/TFSA matching

Parental leave top-up

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & development

Employee recognition & referrals

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Intermediate Naval Architect to join a multi-disciplinary team in Canada. You will deliver stability and structural assessments, ECs and design work across platforms ranging from tugs to submarines, supported by senior mentors and a collaborative culture.

You will apply regulatory requirements, work with shipyards and owners, and contribute to survey packages and technical studies while developing your professional skills in a safety-focused environment with career growth

Qualifications

• A degree in Naval Architecture.
• At least 4 years’ experience in Naval Architecture.
• Registration, or the ability to register, with the Professional Engineering body in your province of work.
• Eligibility for Canadian security clearance.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Naval Architecture calculations – hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural strength, seakeeping and motions, and resistance and propulsion – on platforms ranging from tugs, barges and ferries to surface combatants, submarines, and cargo and passenger vessels.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, concept designs, and the installation and integration of new and replacement equipment, presenting designs through 2D drawings or 3D models.
• Support Trim and Incline (T&I) experiments, including calculations and documentation.
• Work with shipyards, dockyards, owners, Class and OEMs on ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and condition documentation.
• Lead the development of survey packages, carry out visual inspections and condition surveys on marine structures (including submarines) in a heavy industrial environment, and produce survey and stability reports in client, Class or standard formats.
• Apply IMO regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders, and stamp and seal Professional Engineering deliverables in your area of practice.
• Advise internal and external customers, working independently and with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work within the Quality Management System and ethics codes of conduct, and engineering best practice.
• Keep your technical skills sharp through Continuing Professional Development, learn from senior colleagues and mentor junior staff.
• Help shape a positive team culture through feedback, team building and wellness activities.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrodynamics

Structural design

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

Naval Architecture software

Job description

Want to put your naval architecture expertise to work on everything from tugs and ferries to surface combatants and submarines? We’re working with an engineering organisation that tackles some of the most important engineering challenges of our time, and they’re looking for an Intermediate Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplinary team in Canada.

You’ll deliver stability assessments, structural assessments, Engineering Changes (EC) and design work across small to large platforms – backed by senior mentors, a collaborative culture and genuine support for your career growth. Diversity, equity and inclusion sit at the heart of how they work, as does their commitment to a safer, more efficient and sustainable future.

What will I be doing?

• Carry out Naval Architecture calculations – hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural strength, seakeeping and motions, and resistance and propulsion – on platforms ranging from tugs, barges and ferries to surface combatants, submarines, and cargo and passenger vessels
• Contribute to feasibility studies, concept designs, and the installation and integration of new and replacement equipment, presenting your designs through 2D drawings or 3D models
• Support Trim and Incline (T&I) experiments, including the associated calculations and documentation
• Work with shipyards, dockyards, owners, Class and OEMs on ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and condition documentation
• Lead the development of survey packages, carry out visual inspections and condition surveys on marine structures (including submarines) in a heavy industrial environment, and produce survey and stability reports in client, Class or standard formats
• Apply IMO regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders, and stamp and seal Professional Engineering deliverables in your area of practice
• Advise internal and external customers, working independently on technical tasks and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Work within the Quality Management System (QMS), business and ethics codes of conduct, and engineering best practice
• Keep your technical skills sharp through Continuing Professional Development, learn from senior colleagues and help mentor junior staff
• Help shape a positive team culture through feedback, team building and wellness activities

What do I need to succeed?

• A degree in Naval Architecture
• At least 4 years’ experience in Naval Architecture
• Registration, or the ability to register, with the Professional Engineering body in your province of work
• Eligibility for Canadian security clearance
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Nice to have:

• A strong understanding of ship stability, structural design and hydrodynamics
• Proficiency with Naval Architecture software
• Experience in in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design
• Experience developing and using technical studies and drawings
• An understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels
• Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary based on your skills, ability and experience
• Medical, dental and vision plan, including a Health Care Spending Account
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• RRSP or TFSA matching
• Parental/maternity leave top‑up
• Employee and Family Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition and referral programmes