Program Engineer – Naval Architect

Jobtailor; Mill Bay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada seeks an experienced Naval Architect to support naval in-service programs and ship maintenance. You will develop repair specs, job instructions, and preventive maintenance plans while coordinating with Thales staff and subcontractors.

The role requires a naval architecture degree with 4+ years maritime experience, eligibility for P Eng, and ability to obtain NATO clearance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in naval architecture with 4+ years maritime experience.
• Eligibility for P Eng designation in Nova Scotia.
• Experience with defense contractors or Canadian Armed Forces.
• Willing to obtain Canadian NATO Secret clearance.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support Royal Canadian Navy in in-service programs and ship maintenance.
• Develop repair specifications, job instructions, and maintenance work scopes.
• Plan, organize, lead, and control work with Thales staff and subcontractors.
• Perform failure analysis and risk assessments on ship systems.
• Prepare scopes for quotations from OEMs and suppliers.
• Improve preventive maintenance plans and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance for operating and maintaining ships.

Skills

Technical investigations

Failure analysis

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree in naval architecture

P Eng designation eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Windows Applications

Job description

• Support Non-Combatant In-Service Support Programs for the Royal Canadian Navy.
• Provide engineering services for Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels and Joint Support Ships.
• Conduct surveys and technical investigations.
• Research ship staff queries.
• Develop repair specifications, job instructions, and preventive or corrective maintenance work scopes.
• Develop and oversee tests and trials.
• Provide direction during corrective maintenance.
• Conduct failure analysis and develop solutions for structural, equipment, and system malfunctions.
• Prepare documented work scopes for quotations from OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities, and specialist service providers.
• Develop and/or approve technical Job Instructions.
• Plan, organize, lead, and control work with Thales staff and subcontractors.
• Support Coastal and Central Engineering groups and the Ottawa Engineering Team.
• Improve Preventive Maintenance Plans.
• Provide technical advice for operating and maintaining structures, systems, and equipment.
• Analyze baseline-change requirements and support the Engineering Change process.
• Perform requirements analysis, design calculations, obsolescence assessments, performance improvement investigations, material compatibility investigations, documentation reviews, failure analysis, and risk and hazard assessments.
• Report to the Engineering Services Lead and liaise with the Service Delivery group to support defect resolution.

Requirements

• An Engineering degree in naval architecture.
• Minimum of 4 years maritime experience in Ship Repair, Ship Building or Ship Operational Experience.
• Strong technical knowledge with ability to make technical decision.
• Eligible for P Eng designation in Nova Scotia.
• Previous experience working with a defense contractor or the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Experience supporting an operational military asset.
• Above average Microsoft Windows application experience, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to information controlled under Canadian and/or US export regulations.
• Able to obtain eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
• Able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.
• Willing to work aloft and in confined spaces on board ships.
• Willing and able to undertake inspections in machinery spaces involving bending and twisting.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and undertake occasional domestic or international travel.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in naval architecture and maritime engineering, with a strong focus on ship repair, maintenance, and operational support for military assets. Capable of conducting technical investigations, developing maintenance plans, and providing engineering services for Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Naval Architecture Engineering Degree
• Maritime Experience in Ship Repair
• Technical Decision-Making
• P Eng Designation Eligibility
• Experience with Defense Contractors

Hard Skills

• Technical Investigations
• Failure Analysis
• Preventive Maintenance Planning
• Job Instruction DevelopmentDesign Calculations
• Risk and Hazard Assessments
• Performance Improvement Investigations
• Material Compatibility Investigations
• Documentation Reviews
• Obsolescence Assessments

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• P Eng Designation Eligibility
• Canadian Controlled Goods Program Eligibility
• Canadian NATO Secret Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Royal Canadian Navy
• Defense Contractor
• Operational Military Asset
• Ship Building
• Ship Operational Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Windows Applications