Senior Engineer – Electrical – IPMS

University of Glasgow; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer in Electrical IPMS, where you'll take ownership of electrical systems and contribute to innovative software solutions. This role offers the chance to collaborate with skilled engineers on the River Class Destroyer project, enhancing your expertise in shipbuilding and commercial management software. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and integrity. Enjoy generous benefits, including flexible working, health plans, and a company-matched retirement savings plan. Seize the opportunity to make a real difference in the marine industry!

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Paid sick leave

Flexible working

Group health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

RRSP company match

Qualifications

• Proven success in shipbuilding systems and processes.
• P.Eng or EIT designation or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical systems and enhance software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to design and maintain software systems.

Skills

Shipbuilding Systems

IPMS Software

SCADA Software

Project Management Techniques

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Commercial Management Software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical IPMS

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary: $85,206 – $106,389

What you’ll be doing:

• Take ownership of the electrical systems, gathering critical information to assist in the development and enhancement of software solutions
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design, build, and maintain electrical management software systems, leveraging your background in IPMS (Integrated Platform Management Systems) and commercial management software
• Support the creation of technical documentation, including data packs and software development processes, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards
• Apply project management techniques (such as Earned Value (EV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Risk Management) to deliver on time and within budget

Your skills and experiences:

• A solid understanding of shipbuilding systems, processes, and technologies, with proven success in a related environment
• Knowledge of IPMS commercial management software and SCADA-based software
• A degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or an equivalent qualification
• P.Eng or EIT designation or actively working towards it

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as life insurance – you may also be eligible for an annual bonus.

In addition, you will also be entitled to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.

The Electrical team:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be joining the River Class Destroyer project in Halifax, where you will play a critical role within a dynamic and collaborative team. You will be a part of the wider team of 18 professionals based in Scotstoun, working alongside highly skilled engineers and specialists dedicated to the successful delivery of the project. This diverse team will provide you with opportunities to collaborate across multiple disciplines and gain valuable experience in the shipbuilding and marine industry. You will work in a supportive and engaging environment where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of everything we do. This is a senior-level position that involves working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in shipbuilding, expertise in commercial management software, and a solid understanding of SCADA-based software and the software development process.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: April 22nd, 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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