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Babcock Canada Inc.

Principal Test Specialist, Electrical

Victoria, BC, Canada

Pay: Expected Salary: $86,879 to $115,838
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of related technical experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

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Principal Test Specialist, Electrical (Permanent)

Victoria, BC

Expected Salary: $86,879 to $115,838

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Your Role

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Description

In this role, you will:

Oversee testing, acceptance and maintenance activities for various Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) systems and equipment.
Oversee a Test Director and direct multi-disciplinary employees during the testing of submarine systems and equipment.
Oversee equipment troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
Provide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to Senior Test Specialists and Test Specialists responsible for execution of test instructions.
Contribute to the determination of solutions to problems and issues of moderate to high complexity and clearly articulate complex technical issues, solutions and risks to all stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
Work effectively as part of a broader technical team and lead small to medium sized teams to deliver assigned projects or tasks.
Record defects using Babcock Canada IT applications.
Be responsive to Commissioning Managers for dynamic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.
Draft and review test documentation and work instructions.
Draft and review lockout/tagout documentation required to make systems safe and conduct commissioning activities.
Identify risks and opportunities during the course of testing and maintenance.
Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate brings:

Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree, diploma and/or certificate in engineering technology or equivalent experience.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng), Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) with the applicable provincial association, or eligibility to complete such registration within 12 months of commencing employment.
10+ years of related technical experience.
Experience operating, testing/commissioning electrical systems.
Marine, offshore oil and gas drilling, naval vessel, or submarine operational experience, an asset.
Expert level knowledge of one of the following marine systems as well as strong working knowledge in a variety of other related technologies:
Alternating Current systems and power distribution control systems
Direct Current control systems / motor control / generator testing
Control and monitoring system testing experience
Battery systems
Naval mission system equipment experience including sonar, navigation, tactical, communication, weapon discharge and handling systems
Fibre optic applications, cable characteristics, connectors, termination, inspection and testing
Uninterrupted power supplies and switching
Functional and non-functional system performance testing in new construction or retro-commissioning, an asset
Measurement and analysis activities
Have the physical ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs to access work areas.
Have the physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
Have the physical dexterity to allow for working in confined spaces and areas with limited room for movement.
Is comfortable working on scaffolding at heights and around water.
Is comfortable working in an industrial environment and around moving equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).
Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal.
Strong computer skills including MS Office suite.
You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/

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Responsibilities

Oversee testing, acceptance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of Victoria Class submarine systems and equipment, while directing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring test specialists. Prepare and review test and safety documentation, record defects, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate technical issues and solutions to stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of related technical experience, post-secondary education in engineering technology or equivalent experience, and professional engineering or technologist registration - or eligibility to obtain it within 12 months. Candidates should have electrical systems testing or commissioning expertise, strong communication and computer skills, physical ability to work in demanding shipyard conditions, and eligibility for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR clearance.

Skills

Electrical Systems Testing
Commissioning
Test Leadership
Equipment Troubleshooting
Fault Diagnosis
Corrective Maintenance
Technical Problem Solving
Risk Identification
Test Documentation
Lockout/Tagout
AC Power Distribution
DC Control Systems
Motor Control
Generator Testing
Control And Monitoring Systems
Battery Systems

Benefits

Employer-Paid Health And Dental Premiums
Wellness Benefit
Employee And Family Assistance Plan
Maternity And Parental Leave Top-Up
RRSP/DPSP Matching
TFSA Contributions
Annual Vacation
Additional Holiday Closure Time Off
Colleague Recognition Program
Bonus Program
Professional Development Training
Professional Membership Dues

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Victoria Class Submarine
Electrical Systems
Testing
Acceptance Testing
Commissioning
Maintenance
AC Power Distribution
DC Control Systems
Motor Control
Generator Testing
Control And Monitoring Systems
Battery Systems
Naval Mission Systems
Sonar
Navigation Systems
Tactical Systems
Communications Systems
Weapon Handling Systems
Fibre Optics
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
System Performance Testing
Fault Diagnosis
Corrective Maintenance
Lockout/Tagout
Test Documentation
Risk Management
P.Eng
AScT
C.E.T
Canadian Secret Security Clearance

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