Naval Architect (Engineer/ Technologist)

Lengkeek Vessel Engineering Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee mentorship

Professional development support

Profit-sharing incentives

Bonus scheme based on performance

Health and dental plans

RRSP contributions

Regular office social activities

Job summary

Lengkeek Vessel Engineering Inc. in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Naval Architect Engineer or Technologist for full-time work.

You will contribute to small craft and commercial vessel design, develop technical data packages, and perform hull modelling, inclining tests, and stability calculations. Candidates should hold a Canadian naval architecture degree or technology diploma, have experience in structural design and drafting, and know Canadian regulations and classification society

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in Naval Architecture from an accredited Canadian university or college.
• Experience with structural design and drafting.
• Knowledge of Canadian regulations and classification society rules.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies in Canada and with classification societies.
• Proficient in English, written and verbal.
• Eligible for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical data packages, including drawings, specifications and reports.
• Modeling and hull development.
• Conduct inclining experiments, structural and stability analyses and power/speed calculations.
• Participate in industry events and marketing opportunities.

Skills

Naval architecture

Structural design

Drafting

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in Naval Architecture

Tools

GHS

Rhino

FEMAP

Job description

Lengkeek Vessel Engineering Inc. (LVE) is seeking a Naval Architect Engineer or Technologist for full-time employment at our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.

Who are we?

LVE is a small, employee-owned firm that values its people and offers a professional, relaxed, and inclusive working environment. Our employees have the opportunity to tackle all aspects of the profession, and we strive to align everyone with tasks that suit their interests and capabilities.

We have a diverse range of projects which include (but certainly not limited to!):

• Small craft design (such as pilot boats, pleasure craft, small commercial vessels)
• Technical investigations, options analysis, and refit support
• Owner’s representation & project management for projects of all sizes
• Fleet support for ferry operations, Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Navy

We prioritize green technology and strive to move into the future in a sustainable way. Our company works closely with the renewable energy industry and collaborates with various partners on development and implementation of green solutions in the marine industry.

What should you expect?

As a Naval Architect or Technologist at LVE you’ll enjoy:

• A mix of office work and site work;
• Projects ranging from large turnkey design projects to small modification projects;
• Working as part of a collaborative team on larger projects and working individually when managing your own projects;
• Developing technical data packages, including drawings, specifications and reports;
• modelling and hull development;
• Conducting inclining experiments, structural and stability analyses and power /speed calculations;
• Participating in industry events and marketing opportunities.

Who are we looking to add to our team?

The ideal candidate shall

• Posses a bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in Naval Architecture from an accredited Canadian university or college;
• have experience with structural design and drafting;
• have knowledge of Canadian regulations and classification society rules
• have experience working with regulatory bodies in Canada as well as classification societies;
• be proficient in English, both written and verbal;
• be eligible for government security clearance;

The following qualifications will be considered assets:

• 3+ years of work experience in marine design;
• proficiency in GHS & Rhino
• professional Finite Element Analysis experience (FEMAP preferred);
• proficiency in Canadian French.

Why should you join us?

We offer:

• employee mentorship;
• support in professional development and training;
• employee profit-sharing incentives;
• a bonus scheme based on company and individual performance;
• paid health and dental plans;
• RRSP contributions;
• regular office social activities.

LVE is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental ability or financial ability.