Project Engineer

Kongsberg Discovery; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery is seeking a Project Engineer to support project management within marine technology. The role involves document compilation, design analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates have extensive project experience and engineering knowledge, thriving in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Fully extended health, dental, vision & welfare benefits

Flexibility with Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Safe and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience with 2D layouts and wiring schematics.
• Structured methodology with strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Analyze design requirements for integration with vessels.
• Produce contract deliverables for vessel builds.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer support

Education

5+ years of project coordination/engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication

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What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully extended health, dental, vision & welfare benefits
• Up to 7% employer match program with RRSP
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture
  
  

There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. than right now. With us, you will be in the forefront of enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the role as Project Engineer. This position reports report to the Senior Project Manager located at our St. John’s NL office.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer provides project support under the direction the Project Manager for ongoing and potential future projects. Project support includes the gathering and compilation of engineering documents and drawings, coordination of customer requested information with existing manufacturing information, and the development of project specific reports that all support the product delivery portion of the project.

The ideal candidate should have a balanced knowledge of both project process and engineering. They should also be enticed by playing a pivotal role in contributing to the company’s continued success while upholding Kongsberg’s values of Determination, Innovation, Collaboration and Reliability. This position will work alongside a team of down-to-earth colleagues who are just as dedicated and ambitious in their respective areas of expertise.

Role And Responsibilities

• Gather engineering drawings, sketches, Bill of Materials, and other information for a wide range of customer projects within Ocean Technologies.
• Consolidate inputs from a variety of sources to create efficient packages with input from other stakeholders on the team.
• Analyze design requirements and present possible solutions for integration with vessels.
• Document controlling responsibilities via Kongsberg’s Document repository system called Teamcenter.
• Work with third party suppliers to meet contract requirements.
• Produce contract deliverables for new vessel builds and refurbishments.
• Provide pre-sales support as needed.
• Continual process improvement.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 5+ years of project coordination/engineering experience.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite of products (i.e. Excel, Teams, Word, Etc.).
• High comfort level to understand and work with 2 dimensional layouts, wiring schematics, and diagrams.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work alone and/or with a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good customer support and people skills.
• Structured mind-set and work methodology, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with vessel class societies (Lloyds or DNV) is a benefit.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with other departments, product centers, and regional offices.
• Analytical with an affinity for complex problem solving and time-management.
• Committed and reliable.
• Knowledge in hydroacoustics is a benefit.
  
  

Pay Range: $75,000 – $85,000 CAD annually (DOE)

Work Location: The ideal candidate would be based out of the St. John’s, NL office

An alternative location would be based out of our Halifax, NS office.

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.