Job Title: Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture

The Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture, is responsible for carrying out naval architecture assignments for new-construction and repair projects. Under the direction of the Manager, Naval Architecture, the Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture, participates in all phases of new-construction design projects, including requirements decomposition, design preparation, supporting analysis, material selection and specification, engineering execution, and engineering close-out activities.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site in Vancouver. Candidates must have the right to live and work in Canada.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of Naval Architecture by preparing and reviewing design and calculation packages to ensure contract design requirements are met
• Provides engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of structural design by preparing and reviewing design and calculation packages to ensure contract design requirements are met
• Supports the Manager, Naval Architecture, by providing mentorship and oversight to other junior engineers, designers, or subcontractors in the areas of naval architecture and structural design
• Develops and/or reviews design documents for fisheries, icebreaking, and naval replenishment vessels to achieve customer, Classification Society, and regulatory approval
• Performs trade studies, both formal and informal, to identify the most cost-effective solutions to engineering problems and stay within material budgets for assigned systems. Looks for opportunities to lower material costs below the budget
• Develops material specifications and bills of material in accordance with material strategies and customer requirements
• Represents the company to the industry to develop an understanding of the business’ involvement in FFR and continue to build our reputation

Education, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture is required
• Extensive post-secondary experience working in Naval Architecture and Structural Design
• Professional Engineering designation in the Province of British Columbia
• Previous shipyard experience would be an asset
• Experience working with a diverse project team is considered an asset
• Expert knowledge of stability and weight calculations
• Expert knowledge of resistance and powering calculations
• Knowledge of seakeeping calculations
• Expert knowledge of structural design, including a detailed understanding of structural connections and production best practices
• Knowledge of the following ship types is considered a valuable asset: research vessels, fishing vessels, icebreakers, and naval auxiliary vessels
• Knowledge of noise predictions and attenuation best practices
• Knowledge of icebreaker structures
• Exhibited ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems
• Above-average analytical skills to gather, analyze, or synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and sufficiency as a key part of the overall analysis or synthesis process
• Strong technical writing skills involve the ability to create and present clear, detailed technical specifications, procedures, and reports
• Knowledge of MRP, purchasing, and management systems is a plus
• Solid understanding of ShipConstructor and ACAD software, document control systems, and databases is preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Above-average communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, and presentation, are required
• Availability and willingness to travel to locations and at the frequency the employer deems necessary or desirable to meet business needs
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to follow all safety laws and all of the employer’s safety policies and rules
• Exercise discernment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the integral job functions
• Advanced working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

In return, you’ll get:

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, employees enjoy job stability as the business plans to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• The organization also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy,  speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included, and to assist those who are using transit, the company operates a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver.