Naval Architect (Office-Based) – All Level

3GA Marine Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Extended health & dental

Relocation support

Flexible work environment

Mentorship & development

Job summary

3GA Marine Ltd. is a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering company with offices in Victoria and Burnaby. We seek a Naval Architect to develop innovative solutions for diverse clients and to work under senior staff to learn, grow and deliver exceptional engineering work.

You will use advanced software, participate in surveys and design tasks across vessel projects, and benefit from mentorship, safety training and a collaborative environment that values professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing skills with ability to produce detailed specs and reports.
• Working knowledge of Rhino, AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Familiar with hull, stability and structure aspects of vessel design.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with 3GA policies.
• Self-starter with integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technical activities on complex vessel design projects.
• Collaborate with senior naval architects, engineers and project managers.
• Perform design, documentation development, analysis and modeling.
• Participate in construction stages; solve problems and recommend actions.
• Undertake onsite vessel surveys including inclining experiments; training provided.

Skills

Technical writing

Hull design

Safety & compliance

Decision making

Teamwork

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Ship Constructor

MS Office

Job description

3GA Marine is a partnership of marine professionals providing engineering, project support, surveying, and consulting services to the Canadian marine industry. With offices in Victoria and Burnaby, we are a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering company delivering practical, turnkey solutions throughout the lifecycle of a vessel. Our work includes engineered solutions for new vessel designs and vessel refits, from concept through implementation. Projects vary in complexity and scale, from small equipment installations to detailed whole-vessel designs.

As our Naval Architect, you will be responsible for the development and input of innovative solutions for a variety of clients. You will be exposed to a diverse range of engineering challenges in a fast-paced collaborative environment. 3GA use the latest in technology and software to provide our clients with high value engineering products. You will be trained in an array of software, safety certifications and 3D laser scanning equipment to facilitate efficient and effective data collection whilst conducting vessel surveys. You will use the data and software to perform Naval Architect functions to carry out Basic, Functional and Detail Design. You will work under the guidance of our senior staff to learn, grow and produce exceptional engineering work.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Work directly with senior naval architects, engineers and project managers in the planning and execution of technical activities on a variety of complex projects related to new vessel design or vessel refit work.
• Work with senior level staff and other colleagues in all aspects of Naval Architecture.
• Perform design, documentation development, analysis and modeling tasks using appropriate software packages.
• Participate in various stages of the construction process, as assigned. Solve problems and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Undertake onsite vessel surveys (condition surveys, lightship surveys, inclining experiments) including vertical ladder ascent and descent, accessing confined spaces and working at heights. Training will be provided by 3GA.

Skills and Required Competencies:

• Strong technical writing skills including the ability to produce and present clear, detailed written technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Working knowledge of Rhino, ACAD software and MS Suite.
• Working Knowledge of Ship Constructor is an asset.
• Familiar with aspects of the vessel design including hull, stability and structure.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to comply with all safety laws and 3GA safety policies and procedures.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Dependable, motivated, action oriented, self-starter with a sense of integrity and actively committed to contributing to individual and team growth

What We Offer:

• Performance-based bonus plan
• Competitive salary, including overtime that may be paid out or banked as time off, based on individual preference
• Company-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage
• Partial coverage of relocation expenses
• Flexiblework environment
• Mentorship and professional development support
• Open-door leadership philosophy

Compensation will be based on each candidate’s level of experience,demonstratedskills, qualifications, and ability to meet the technical requirements of the role. Candidates with junior to intermediate-level experience willgenerally beconsidered within the$75,000 to $110,000 range, depending on their relevant marine engineering background, design capabilities, softwareproficiency, and overall fit with the position requirements.

Senior Naval Architect candidateswith advanced technical expertise, leadership capability,responsibility for guiding complex engineering work, mentoring junior team members, reviewing technical deliverables, supporting project planning, and ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and client expectations are metwillbe considered at a higher hiring rate, commensurate withexperience and qualifications.In a senior capacity, this role is expected to positively influence team outcomes by strengthening technical consistency, supporting efficient project execution, improving collaboration across disciplines, and helping the team deliver high-quality work on schedule.

The position also includes eligibility for overtime, benefits, training opportunities, and profit sharing based on company and individual performance.

3GA Marine Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.