SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Morson Edge (Canada); Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge (Canada) in Halifax is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex ASW system programs for the naval defence industry. You will own the engineering lifecycle, drive technical decisions, and coordinate with Program Managers, customers, and external partners.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in engineering, at least 3 in a leadership role, strong systems engineering and sonar knowledge, and a PE designation is preferred; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in technical leadership.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex technical systems.
• Strong systems engineering knowledge and sonar technologies; defence industry experience.
• P.Eng. preferred; PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across full project lifecycle.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams, work packages, schedules and milestones.
• Act as technical lead, coordinating with program managers, customers and stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee integration, verification, and validation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety, quality and defence requirements.
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Sonar technologies

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

P.Eng. designation

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

EVMS

CAM

Job description

WE'RE HIRING – SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER | PERMANENT

Exciting Career Opportunity in Halifax!

Morson Edge is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a leading organization developing advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems for the naval defence industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with strong technical leadership, systems engineering, and project delivery experience to take ownership of complex engineering projects.

Lead and manage engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of technical requirements.

Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, work packages, project schedules, and key milestones.

Act as the technical lead, working closely with Program Managers, engineering teams, customers, and external stakeholders.

Identify and resolve technical challenges while managing project risks, resources, budgets, and schedules.

Lead engineering design reviews, technical discussions, and project progress meetings.

Develop and oversee integration, verification, and validation strategies.

Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, quality, and defence industry standards.

Manage technical documentation, engineering plans, and project deliverables.

Mentor engineering team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex technical systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering and sonar technologies.
• Experience managing engineering projects throughout the full lifecycle within the defence industry.
• Strong technical problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM), and Microsoft Project is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred.
• PMP certification considered an asset.

Security Requirements:

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain NATO Secret security clearance and meet Canadian Controlled Goods Program requirements.