Principal Engineer, Naval Architecture

J.D. Irving; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer, Naval Architecture in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role involves overseeing ship design and construction, ensuring quality during crucial milestones like launches and trials. The successful candidate will have an advanced education in Naval Architecture and extensive shipyard experience, contributing to mentorship and departmental processes for future ship designs.

Qualifications

• Recognized expert in ship design and construction support.
• Extensive shipyard experience required.
• Ability to develop and approve complex engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical shipyard milestones including launches and trials.
• Foster a culture of mentorship within the Hull Engineering team.
• Shape departmental processes and training for naval surface ships.

Education

Advanced education in Naval Architecture

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Naval Architecture, a recognized expert in ship design and construction support, to join our team. This role demands advanced education and extensive shipyard experience. As the Naval Architecture Technical Authority, you will work independently to develop and approve complex engineering deliverables while providing oversight during critical shipyard milestones such as ship launches, dockings, inclining experiments, and performance trials.

Beyond technical leadership, you will foster a culture of mentorship, ensuring knowledge transfer across the Hull Engineering team. Your expertise will help shape departmental processes, tools, and training to support the design, construction, testing, and acceptance of complex naval surface ships.