Senior Engineer, Naval Architect

Duke; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke in North Vancouver is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Naval Architecture to oversee design assignments on new construction and repair projects.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree, extensive experience in naval architecture, and an ability to mentor junior staff. Strong technical and analytical skills are essential for this permanent on-site role.

Duke is committed to inclusivity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of post-secondary experience working in Naval Architecture.
• Professional Engineering designation in British Columbia.
• Previous shipyard experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in marine design projects.
• Prepare and review design packages to meet standards.
• Mentor junior engineers in naval architecture.

Skills

Expert knowledge of stability and weight calculations

Expert knowledge of resistance and powering calculations

Expert knowledge of structural design

Strong technical writing skills

Above-average analytical skills

Good organizational skills

Above-average communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

ShipConstructor

ACAD software

Microsoft Office 2010

Job description

On-site/ Remote/ Hybrid: Onsite

Job Type: Permanent

The Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture, is responsible for carrying out naval architecture assignments on new construction and repair projects at Seaspan Shipyards. Under the direction of the Manager, Naval Architecture, the Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture, participates in all phases of new construction design projects, including requirements decomposition, design preparations, supporting analysis, material selection and specification, engineering execution, and engineering close-out activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provides engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of Naval Architecture by preparing and reviewing design and calculation packages to ensure contract design requirements are met.
• Provides engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of structural design by preparing and reviewing design and calculation packages to ensure contract design requirements are met.
• Supports the Manager, Naval Architecture, by providing mentorship and oversight to other junior engineers, designers, or subcontractors in the areas of naval architecture and structural design.
• Develops and/or reviews design documents for fisheries, icebreaking, and naval replenishment vessels to achieve customer, Classification Society, and regulatory approval.
• Performs trade studies, both formal and informal, to identify the most cost-effective solutions to engineering problems and stay within material budgets for assigned systems. Looks for opportunities to lower material costs below the budget.
• Develops material specifications and bills of material in accordance with Seaspan material strategies and customer requirements.
• Represents the company to the industry to develop an understanding of Seaspan’s involvement in FFR and continue to build our reputation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture is required.
• 10 or more years of post-secondary experience working in Naval Architecture and Structural Design.
• Professional Engineering designation in the Province of British Columbia.
• Previous shipyard experience would be an asset.
• Experience working with a diverse project team is considered an asset.
• Expert knowledge of stability and weight calculations.
• Expert knowledge of resistance and powering calculations.
• Knowledge of seakeeping calculations.
• Expert knowledge of structural design, including a detailed understanding of structural connections and production best practices.
• Knowledge of the following ship types is considered an asset: research vessels, fishing vessels, icebreakers, and naval auxiliary vessels.
• Knowledge of noise predictions and attenuation best practices.
• Knowledge of icebreaker structures.
• Exhibited ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Above-average analytical skills to gather, analyze, or synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and sufficiency as a key part of the overall analysis or synthesis process.
• Strong technical writing skills involve the ability to create and present clear, detailed technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Knowledge of MRP, purchasing, and management systems is a plus.
• Solid understanding of ShipConstructor and ACAD software, document control systems, and databases is preferred.
• Good organizational skills.
• Above-average communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, and presentation, are required.
• Availability and willingness to travel to locations and at the frequency the employer deems necessary or desirable to meet business needs.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to follow all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules.
• Exercise discernment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the integral job functions.
• Advanced working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Duke Marine Technical Services Canada Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment so our employees can perform their jobs well and reach their full potential. We encourage everyone to apply to our job postings, including members of the four designated groups.

If you require accommodations for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Duke encourages applications from all qualified candidates, and we appreciate all responses.