Naval Architect

Insight Global; Victoria; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to provide engineering support for the analysis, assessment, and repair of submarine steel structures and hull systems within a waterfront engineering environment.

The role requires extensive marine project experience, a strong background in structural surveying and ship repair, and the ability to develop practical repair solutions when information is incomplete, often under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• 4 years of structural or marine engineering experience
• A comprehensive understanding of marine structures and their design or maintenance requirements
• A demonstrated capability to oversee the development of complex technical solutions for the repair of steel structures
• Knowledge of surveying, structural repairs, worked on significant marine projects

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assessments of existing submarine structures by reviewing surveys, NDT reports, and inspection findings to determine repair solutions.
• Develop and oversee structural repair specifications, including calculations, drawings, repair methods, deviations, waivers, and documentation.
• Apply naval architectural principles to assess degraded structures and develop practical solutions when data is incomplete.
• Generate and review structural work packages and provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Structural engineering

Marine surveying

Repair & refit expertise

Technical documentation

Education

Engineering degree in Naval Architecture / Marine/Civil/Mechanical

Job description

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Required Skills & Experience

• An engineering degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution
• 4 years of structural or marine engineering experience
• A comprehensive understanding of marine structures and their design or maintenance requirements;
• A demonstrated capability to oversee the development of complex technical solutions for the repair of steel structures
• Knowledge of surveying, structural repairs, worked on significant marine projects

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience working on refit projects, not just new build projects but refit projects

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to bring on a Senior Naval Architect to provide engineering support for the analysis, assessment, and repair of submarine steel structures and hull systems within a waterfront engineering environment. This role is well suited to a naval architect with significant marine project experience and a strong background in structural surveying, ship repair, and refit activities. Unlike new-build projects, submarine refit work often involves existing and degraded structures, incomplete information, and conditions that require sound engineering judgment and the ability to interpret complex or uncertain situations. The successful candidate will develop practical, technically sound repair solutions while working closely with engineering, production, quality, project management, customers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assessments of existing submarine structures, reviewing structural and paint surveys, NDT reports, inspection findings, and technical queries to determine appropriate repair solutions and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop and oversee structural repair specifications, including engineering calculations, technical drawings, repair methodologies, deviations, waivers, and technical documentation for submarine maintenance and refit periods.
• Apply naval architectural principles and engineering judgment to assess degraded, damaged, or modified structures, developing practical solutions where conditions differ from original design assumptions or available documentation.
• Generate and review structural work packages and contract documentation, and provide engineering direction and support during fabrication, installation, build-up, testing, and commissioning of submarine structural systems.