Sr. Naval Architect

Insight Global; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to provide engineering support for the analysis, assessment, and repair of submarine steel structures and hull systems within a waterfront engineering environment.

The role focuses on existing and degraded structures, requiring sound engineering judgment and practical repair solutions while collaborating with engineering, production, quality, project management, customers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 years of structural or marine engineering experience.
• Knowledge of surveying, repairs, and maintenance of marine structures.
• Experience overseeing complex repair solutions for steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing submarine structures and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Develop and oversee structural repair specifications, calculations, drawings, and documentation.
• Provide engineering direction during fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning of submarine structures.
• Review surveys, NDT reports, inspections, and technical queries to guide repairs.

Skills

Structural surveying

NDT interpretation

Repair planning

Education

Engineering degree in Naval Architecture / Marine / Civil / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Insight Global is looking to bring on a Senior Naval Architect to provide engineering support for the analysis, assessment, and repair of submarine steel structures and hull systems within a waterfront engineering environment. This role is well suited to a naval architect with significant marine project experience and a strong background in structural surveying, ship repair, and refit activities. Unlike new-build projects, submarine refit work often involves existing and degraded structures, incomplete information, and conditions that require sound engineering judgment and the ability to interpret complex or uncertain situations. The successful candidate will develop practical, technically sound repair solutions while working closely with engineering, production, quality, project management, customers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assessments of existing submarine structures, reviewing structural and paint surveys, NDT reports, inspection findings, and technical queries to determine appropriate repair solutions and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop and oversee structural repair specifications, including engineering calculations, technical drawings, repair methodologies, deviations, waivers, and technical documentation for submarine maintenance and refit periods.
• Apply naval architectural principles and engineering judgment to assess degraded, damaged, or modified structures, developing practical solutions where conditions differ from original design assumptions or available documentation.
• Generate and review structural work packages and contract documentation, and provide engineering direction and support during fabrication, installation, build-up, testing, and commissioning of submarine structural systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• An engineering degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution
• 4 years of structural or marine engineering experience
• 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
• Knowledge of surveying, structural repairs, worked on significant marine projects

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on refit projects, not just new build projects but refit projects

Compensation:

$65/hr to $87/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.