Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 23, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,774
Employers: 1,509

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,725Across 691 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $47.09Across 54 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,064Across 37 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%116 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,732 listings
On-site: 61%2,916 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (255), Egis Group (135), Stantec (131).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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BMT

Senior Naval Architect - Submarine Structures

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in Naval Architecture;
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 3, 2026

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Original job description

Department: Technical Capability

Location: CAN - Ottawa

Compensation: $105,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Job Title: Senior Naval Architect - Submarine Structures

Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Annual Salary: $105,000-150,000

About BMT

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Naval Architect – Submarine Structures is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing work in support of client taskings for submarines.

General

Provide Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers.
Manage your own technical work and evaluate its effectiveness to improve best practice.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake engineering and non-engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice
Act as Technical Lead (TL) on specified projects.
Act as Technical Assurer on specified projects.
Act as Project Manager (PM) on specified projects.
Work within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
Maintain your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.
Promotes building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.

Role Specific

Proven ability to lead and conduct submarine structural calculations for existing platforms and/or new builds.
Provide an expert opinion on design and fitness for service of submarine structures including:
Submarine pressure hull,
Submarine pressure hull structural features, and
Primary and secondary submarine structures.
Experienced in working with Shipyards, Dockyards, Owners, Class and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation.
Knowledge of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders.
Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge.
Work with Capability Manager to identify the levels of suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) required to fulfil current and projected demand.
Work with Capability Manager to identify training or other developmental opportunities to develop SQEP within BMT.

Essential

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture;
Minimum 15 years of experience in Naval Architecture;
Extensive experience working on new build or re-fit of existing submarines.
Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work; and,
Eligible for a Canadian and International security clearance.
Hold a valid passport and able to travel internationally on a minimum of a 3-month deployment.

Desirable:

Detailed knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Ship or submarine hydrostatics including stability, weight control and margins; and
Ship or submarine inclining experiments (submerged and surfaced);
Experience in the in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design;
Experience in the development and use of technical studies and drawings;
An understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels;
Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair;

Why Work for Us?

At BMT we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We believe in a cooperative and collaborative work environment and support and encourage career growth.

The Successful Candidate Will Receive a Competitive Salary Commensurate With Skill, Ability And Experience, As Well As a Comprehensive Benefit Package Including

Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
Employee and Family Assistance program
Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
RRSP or TFSA matching program
Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
Training and development opportunities
Employee recognition program
Employee referral program

BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The role involves providing expert naval architecture advice and leading structural calculations for submarine pressure hulls and related features. The candidate will act as a Technical Lead and Project Manager, collaborating with shipyards and owners to conduct surveys and design changes.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture with at least 15 years of experience in submarine new builds or refits. Candidates must be eligible for Canadian and International security clearances and be able to obtain professional engineering registration.

Skills

Naval Architecture
Submarine Structural Calculations
Pressure Hull Design
Ship Surveys
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Hydrostatics
Stability Analysis
Weight Control
Inclining Experiments
Systems Integration
Ship Construction
IMO Regulations
Class Society Rules
Transport Canada Regulations
Canadian Forces Technical Orders

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health Care Spending Account
Employee and Family Assistance program
Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
RRSP or TFSA matching program
Flexible work hours
Hybrid work arrangement
Training and development opportunities
Employee recognition program
Employee referral program

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Keywords

Naval Architecture
Submarine Structures
Pressure Hull
Marine Engineering
IMO Regulations
Transport Canada
Canadian Forces Technical Orders
Hydrostatics
Stability
Weight Control
Inclining Experiments
Ship Surveys
Systems Integration
Ship Construction
Technical Assurance
Project Management
SQEP
Professional Engineering Registration
Security Clearance
Mid-life Upgrades

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