Structural Engineer

Insight Global; Halifax; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense is seeking a Structures Engineer in Halifax. The role involves providing technical oversight for the design and construction of vessels, ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Engineering and relevant experience in ship design or construction.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in ship design or construction.
• Knowledge of naval/modern ship design and construction methods.
• Understanding of applicable standards/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and support throughout design and construction.
• Review subcontractor calculations, models, and technical specifications.
• Develop solutions for technical issues during construction.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Data analysis

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Job description

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Insight Global is looking for a Structures Engineer to join our large defense clients in Halifax, NS. This person will join the team in a full-time role and will be required to go on-site five times a week. The Structures Engineer will be responsible for providing technical oversight and support throughout the design, construction, testing/commissioning, and delivery of multiple classes of vessels. They will be responsible for reviewing subcontractor calculations, models, reports, and technical specifications to ensure that structural requirements from the customer, Classification Society, and shipyard have been achieved in the design. They will also be responsible for developing solutions to resolve technical issued encountered during construction.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent, Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent. - Knowledge and genuine interest of naval / modern ship design and construction methods; standards/regulations applicable to role (Lloyds Register, Transport Canada, IMO, IACS). - Understanding of scheduling, ability to adhere to strict deadlines, manage & develop schedules. - Working knowledge of shipyard disciplines applicable to ship structural design and construction (hull structure, ship arrangements, producibility, manufacturing). - Some exposure to or interest in marine field through work experience (e.g. co-op) or academic study. - Demonstrated experience (typically 4-10 years) in ship design or construction or relevant complex industrial and manufacturing environment. - Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship, develop & markup drawings, develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, perform technical investigations, and develop statement of work for subcontractors - Analytical problem solving and data analysis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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