Project Engineer

Kongsberg Gruppen; San Juan de Terranova, Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. seeks a Project Engineer to provide project support and ensure successful engineering project delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a solid understanding of engineering processes, working within a team to deliver high-quality results that align with company values. Opportunities include competitive pay and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Fully extended health, dental, and vision benefits

Up to 7% employer match program with RRSP

Flexibility with Paid Time Off

Safe and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project coordination/general engineering experience required.
• High comfort with 2D layouts and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge in hydroacoustics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather engineering drawings and create efficient project packages.
• Document control via Kongsberg’s Teamcenter system.
• Produce contract deliverables for new builds and refurbishments.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Customer support

Attention to detail

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.

AtKONGSBERG, 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

• Fully extended health, dental, vision & welfare benefits
• Up to 7% employer match program with RRSP
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• 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.
• 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.