Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,746
Employers: 1,519

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,939Across 666 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.32Across 53 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,614Across 38 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%113 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,702 listings
On-site: 62%2,921 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (264), Egis Group (136), Stantec (133).

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

309-311 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2K 1Z8, Canada

Pay: $105,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in Naval Architecture;
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 4, 2026

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Original job description

Senior Naval Architect - Submarine Structures

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: CAN - Ottawa

Reporting To: Silvia Penkova

Compensation: CA$105,000 - CA$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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

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 Senior Naval Architect provides expert technical advice and support for submarine structural projects, acting as a Technical Lead or Project Manager. They are responsible for conducting structural calculations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with shipyards and stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture and possess at least 15 years of relevant experience. Applicants must be eligible for Canadian and international security clearance and be capable of international travel.

Skills

Naval architecture
Submarine structural calculations
Pressure hull design
Technical leadership
Project management
Ship surveys
Engineering change management
Regulatory compliance
Hydrostatics
Weight control
Inclining experiments
Systems integration
Technical assurance
Quality management systems
Marine engineering

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care spending account
Employee and family assistance program
Parental/maternity leave top-up program
RRSP matching program
TFSA matching program
Flexible work hours
Hybrid work arrangement
Training and development opportunities
Employee recognition program
Employee referral program

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact

Silvia Penkova

Keywords

Naval Architecture
Submarine
Pressure Hull
Marine Engineering
Structural Engineering
Shipyards
Dockyards
IMO Regulations
Transport Canada
Canadian Forces Technical Orders
Hydrostatics
Stability
Systems Integration
Technical Assurance
Quality Management System
Security Clearance
Engineering Design
Mid-life Upgrades
Professional Engineering
SQEP

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