Opportunities for Professional Engineers at Irving Shipbuilding

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Halifax is seeking an experienced Engineer to design and plan processes for ship construction. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 4-10 years in ship design or a relevant environment. Responsibilities include managing work, supporting stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement. Candidates must meet requirements for security clearance and controlled goods regulations. This position is full-time and requires an in-office presence.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Cutting-edge technology

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in ship design or construction.
• Knowledge of naval ship design and construction methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and navigate 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned and emergent work within job scope.
• Support needs of internal & external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Ship design experience

Understanding of scheduling

Technical decision making

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Job description

Ready to make waves in your career? Join us and turn bold ideas into world-class ships. As an Engineer, you’ll design and plan the processes, tools, and equipment that power high-quality, efficient construction, repair, testing, and delivery of vessels that define excellence.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor—bringing your expertise in theoretical, practical, and lean engineering disciplines to a dynamic shipbuilding environment. Your work will directly impact innovation, performance, and progress on projects that matter.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be part of a team building ships that protect and connect communities.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading experts.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth, learning, and making a real difference.

Join our talent community today to stay connected and be the first to know about upcoming Engineering opportunities that shape the future of the naval industry.

Submit your application now and help us build the ships of tomorrow!

These applications could be used for various areas in the business such as Naval Architecture, Planning, Combat Systems, Production Engineering, Field Service Engineering, Electrical Engineering and more!

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent, Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience (typically 4-10 years) in ship design or construction or relevant complex industrial and manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and genuine interest of naval / modern ship design and construction methods; standards/regulations applicable to role (LR, TC, IMO, ASME, IEEE, ASTM).
• Understanding of scheduling, ability to adhere to strict deadlines, manage & develop schedules.
• Knowledge of ship specific discipline applicable (hull structure, ship arrangements, ship piping systems, propulsion, HVAC, electrical, mechanical) considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship, develop & markup drawings, develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, perform technical investigations, and develop statement of work for subcontractors.
• Confidently engage in technical information sharing in cross-functional problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to make risk-based technical decisions.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence at one of our four locations.

Thank you for submitting your application to be considered for future Engineering opportunities. Only those considered for a role will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned and emergent work within their assigned job scope.
• Support the needs of internal & external stakeholders.
• Originate routine or low complexity deliverables.
• Review technical products and deliverables developed by external stakeholders.
• Author processes & procedures documenting how recurring engineering support and deliverables in their assigned discipline are created.
• Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with their engineering discipline and make risk-based technical decisions.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within their engineering discipline.

*Please note, these are general responsibilities and are subject to change depending on the position and seniority level that becomes available.