Systems Safety & Environmental (SS&E) Engineer - NETE

The Weir Group PLC; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weir Group PLC in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking a Systems Safety & Environmental Engineer to join the Combat and Control Systems team supporting the River Class Destroyer Project. Responsibilities include conducting safety and environmental analysis, developing technical documentation, and managing hazards. Candidates must have Canadian citizenship, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a minimum of 10 years of residence in Canada. Strong communication skills in English are mandatory, and knowledge in safety engineering is desirable.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.
• Mandatory: A Government of Canada security clearance.
• Mandatory: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct System Safety & Environmental Engineering analysis across the RCD capability.
• Provide support to lifecycle phase reviews and system safety engineering working groups.
• Develop and review technical documentation including safety management plans.

Skills

Safety engineering

Excellent written and verbal communication

Systems safety

Functional safety

Environmental engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Safety management plans

Hazard logs

FMEA

UML

Job description

CCS26-20

Weir Canada, Inc. Dartmouth, NS, Canada. Permanent Full-time, Onsite/Remote work.

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Systems Safety & Environmental (SS&E) Engineer to join our Combat and Control Systems (CCS) team supporting the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Project. The SS&E Engineer will conduct System Safety and Environmental Engineering activities across the RCD Project, identifying hazards, quantifying risks, and recommending mitigations. Management of the hazard tracking system and production of Hazard Management Assessment Reports and Safety Case Reports are key activities. The role requires collaboration with Royal Canadian Navy subject matter experts to support verification and validation of safety and environmental materials.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct System Safety & Environment Engineering analysis across the entire RCD capability, using various formal methods to identify hazards, quantify risks, and recommend mitigation solutions complying with Canadian law, DND policy and international standards.
• Provide support to lifecycle phase reviews, participate in system safety engineering working groups, and implement standards such as US MIL-STD-882E and Def‑Stan 00‑056.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including safety management plans, hazard logs, hazard management assessment reports, safety case reports, system requirement specifications, interface control documents, and system design descriptions.
• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders, liaising with subject matter experts, DND customers, and suppliers.
• Demonstrate commitment to zero‑harm behaviors and support the development of a world‑class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

• Mandatory: Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada, and a Government of Canada security clearance.
• Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Mandatory: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Highly desirable: Knowledge or experience in safety engineering disciplines such as systems safety, functional safety, FMEA, software safety, or environmental engineering.
• Desirable: Familiarity with data modelling languages and MBSE frameworks such as UML, SysML, DODAF, DNDAF and UAF.