Senior Naval Architect – Ontario, Canada

Buckley Yacht Design Ltd; Canada; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits package

Support for professional development

Dynamic and collaborative work culture

Job summary

BYD Naval Architects in Hamilton, Ontario seeks a Senior Naval Architect with 5–8 years of experience to lead the engineering team from conceptual design through construction and delivery. You will liaise with flag states, classification societies and shipyards to ensure regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.

You will apply advanced software tools to model, analyze, and optimize vessel performance, participate in design reviews, and collaborate closely with the commercial team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture.
• Masters of Engineering in Naval Architecture.
• 5-8 years experience in naval architecture or marine engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Develop scopes definitions for projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Review calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary analyses to select optimal options.
• Model and optimize vessel performance, stability and structural integrity.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Feasibility studies

Education

BEng Naval Architecture

MEng Naval Architecture

P.Eng

Tools

Autocad

Rhino

Autodesk PDM Collection (Recap, Inventor, Nastran)

Microsoft Office

Maxsurf

GHS

Nastran

Inventor

Recap

Job description

Senior Naval Architect – Ontario, Canada

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Naval Architect with 5-8 years experience to join our dynamic engineering team in Hamilton, Ontario. This position is a key role in leading and managing various aspects of marine engineering projects from conceptual design to construction and delivery. You will utilize your expertise in naval architecture to develop solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements. This position will work closely with the commercial team to co-ordinate and help organize project flows, and help with the delivery of design and engineering projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the engineering team providing technical guidance and mentorship to Junior Naval Architects within the team.
• Develop scopes definitions for projects.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and be collaborative with the team and project stakeholders.
• Ability to review and perform detailed calculations, simulations, and engineering analyses to assess and validate design concepts and specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies, conceptual design, and preliminary analysis to evaluate design options to propose optimal solutions.
• Utilize advance software tools and simulation techniques to model, analyze and optimize vessel performance, stability and structural integrity.
• Be able to liaise with clients, flag state regulators, classification societies and shipyards to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and project specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project presentations.

Duties To The Company:

• Deliver projects in a timely manner. Support the client with their project to the best of their ability.
• Be a strong team player that can help themselves and their teammates achieve success within a project.
• Help be part of the growth of the company and represent BYD Naval Architects by conducting themselves professionally.
• Be continually looking to improve their knowledge and sharpen their skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture
• Masters of Engineering in Naval Architecture
• 5-8 years experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Mandatory Software Skills:

• Autocad
• Rhino
• Autodesk PDM Collection including Recap, Inventor, Nastran
• Microsoft Suite
• Maxsurf and GHS

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience
• Health and wellness benefits package
• Support for professional development and career advancement
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

BYD Naval Architects is an equal opportunities employer.