Naval Architect / Marine Engineer

Randstad Canada; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Naval Architect / Marine Engineer supporting naval operations. You will prepare documentation, conduct detailed engineering tasks, and provide technical support. The role offers a hybrid work model with flexibility and a potential for a permanent position after the contract.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience.
• Eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, or Ontario, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documented work scopes and technical proposals.
• Conduct detailed naval architecture tasks including performance improvement investigations.
• Assure compliance with hull-related Classification Society and Polar Code requirements.

Skills

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent in Naval Architecture, Marine or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our client's dynamic team as a Naval Architect / Marine Engineer ! We're looking for someone who thrives on clear and open communication with teammates. If you're ready to be at the heart of our operations, we’d love to have you aboard!

The Naval Architect / Marine Engineer Contractor will report to the Engineering Services Manager and provide technical support services as required, based on industry / RCN accepted practices and available technical documentation. This may include but not limited to :

• Prepare documented work scopes, suitable for the solicitation of quotations from external resources such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities or specialist service providers;
• Prepare technical quotations, proposals, and cost estimates for Customer approval; and
• Developing and reviewing technical job instructions and engineering work packages.

Providing technical input into problems associated with equipment or system malfunction, including failure analysis and solution development.

Advantages

Hybrid position (Located in Victoria ) Hybrid, they will have to visit the ships alongside DND facilities occasionally and can work from home when physical presence is not required.

Schedule : Typical 8-4, Monday to Friday, but there is some flexibility.

Have the potential to convert into a permanent position (no guarantee).

Professional role

Responsibilities

You will be required to :

Conduct detailed naval architecture tasks, including :

• o Requirements analysis;
• o Performance improvement investigations;
• o Material compatibility investigations;
• o Review of equipment / system design and maintenance documentation;
• o Failure analysis;
• o Risk and hazard assessments;
• o Support lifting appliance certification, design and testing;
• o Structural and Stability calculations;

o Hull surveys, lightship surveys, and inclining tests; and

o Assure compliance with hull related Classification Society, Naval Ship Code and Polar Code requirements.

Minimum Requirements : Skills, Experience, Education, Technical / Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

• An Engineering degree or equivalent in Naval Architecture, Marine or Mechanical Engineering;
• Minimum of ten years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience;
• Eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, or Ontario, Canada; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management of ship repair and engineering change projects;
• Experience with design and certification of shipboard lifting appliances including marine cranes;
• Familiar with conducting weight and stability calculations and associated tools, and lightship surveys;
• Previous experience working with a defense contract;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; and
• Language : English (Essential), French (Desirable).

Summary

Hybrid position (Located in Victoria ) Hybrid, they will have to visit the ships alongside DND facilities occasionally and can work from home when physical presence is not required.

Schedule : Typical 8-4, Monday to Friday, but there is some flexibility.

Have the potential to convert into a permanent position (no guarantee).

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [emailprotected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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