Senior Naval Architect

Babcock International; Victoria; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Victoria, BC is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to oversee engineering for submarine systems. You will mentor a team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage technical solutions for complex structural repairs. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, is certified as a Professional Engineer, and has extensive naval engineering experience. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive annual vacation time off

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 8 years of structural or marine engineering experience is required.
• Experience in stability and docking in a Professional Engineer capacity is highly preferred.
• Ability to oversee the development of complex technical solutions for the repair of steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering direction and oversight for submarine structural systems.
• Review inspection reports and provide technical responses.
• Produce and certify technical drawing packs for submarine repairs.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage small engineering teams.

Skills

Marine engineering experience

Structural analysis

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Technical problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Certification as a Professional Engineer (PEng)

Job description

Senior Naval Architect (Permanent)

Victoria BC

Expected Salary : $86879 to $106185

In determining the final salary Babcock will consider a variety of factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and be presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration asset management and specialist training Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine Land Aviation and Nuclear.

In Canada Babcock works in the Marine sector where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canadas submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the worlds best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.

Whether it is providing technical training instruction developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

Babcocks Purpose is to create a safe and secure world together . Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking connecting and acting in line with these Principles well deliver better outcomes for our Culture Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do :

• Challenge the status quo Be Curious and ask how might we
• Whenever measuring success Think : Outcomes and positive impacts.
• Be Kind to ourselves each other and our planet.
• Babcock employees Collaborate we are greater than the sum of our parts
• Be Courageous be brave ambitious and determined.
• Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.

Babcock is grateful to work on the traditional territories of many Nations across Canada. Babcock respects the special relationship that the First Nations Inuit and Mtis have with the land and recognizes that we are privileged to use and share this land. Babcock is committed to being a good neighbour ensuring that we are positively contributing to societys progress and building meaningful and mutually beneficial relations with Indigenous peoples businesses and communities.

We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at .

In this role you will :

Provide professional engineering direction and oversight within the waterfront Naval Architecture team for the analysis and repair of submarine steel structures and hull systems;

Review paint or structural surveys non-destructive inspection reports and technical queries and provide technical responses engineering reports repair specifications or requests for repair deviations or waivers;

Produce and certify repair specifications including structural calculations and technical drawing packs for submarine repair requirements;

Generate or review structural work packages and contract documentation for submarine maintenance periods;

Provide engineering direction and support to the build-up and testing of submarine hull and structural systems;

Participate in hazard identification and risk assessments for submarine structural systems;

Technically manage a small team of 2-3 junior engineers or technicians and provide engineering mentorship for issues related to structural analysis material selection repair requirements etc.;

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including project management quality assurance and supply chain teams;

Interface with external contractors and customers including Seaspans submarine production workforce and the Department of National Defences design and system authorities and on-site management team; and

Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate brings :

An engineering degree in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution;

Certification as a Professional Engineer (PEng) with the applicable provincial association;

8 years of structural or marine engineering experience;

Experience in stability and docking in a Professional Engineer capacity is highly preferred;

A comprehensive understanding of marine structures and their design or maintenance requirements;

A demonstrated capability to oversee the development of complex technical solutions for the repair of steel structures;

Superior verbal and written communication skills including writing formal reports and making presentations;

You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs :

Contributions towards an employees physical and mental health

Wellness days

Supportive work life balance : flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available

Employer matching of employee retirement contribution

Employee recognition and bonus programs

Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues

Relocation assistance for individuals and families

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race national or ethnic origin colour religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status family status genetic characteristics or disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process please let us know how we can assist you.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 86879 - 106185