Structural Engineer (Naval/Marine/Shipbuilding)

Position: Structural Engineer (Naval/Marine/Shipbuilding)

Contract: 6 month + extensions

Pay Rate: $65-75/hour

Location: Victoria, BC

Why Open: Expected Net New Vacancy

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop structural engineering solutions for the integration of new subsystems and components into existing marine platforms.
• Produce and review technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation to support engineering changes and implementation activities.
• Conduct independent technical studies and structural assessments of marine structures, evaluating the impact of proposed modifications and design changes.
• Review and verify drawings and design outputs produced by junior designers to ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and feedback to designers on appropriate design methods, tools, and engineering practices.
• Apply marine structural engineering expertise to multidisciplinary engineering design, development, and design maintenance projects.
• Conduct onsite structural inspections and surveys as required to verify existing conditions and support engineering assessments.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated designs that meet project scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, configuration management, engineering teams, and other departments to support project delivery and resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with subcontractors and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and suitable for implementation.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal engineering processes, tools, and design standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education in engineering, structural engineering, or engineering technology, including a relevant degree, diploma, or certificate.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with the applicable provincial engineering association.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural design and drafting, preferably within marine, naval, or heavy industrial environments.
• Recent, hands-on experience using 2D and 3D CAD tools for structural design and technical drawing production.
• Experience reviewing and overseeing CAD work completed by other designers.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, engineering documentation, and applicable industry and regulatory standards.
• Experience preparing engineering change documentation and installation packages.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite at the Esquimalt, BC dockyard 4 days per week and participate in site inspections and surveys as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marine structural engineering, naval architecture, shipbuilding, ship repair, or related marine industries.
• Familiarity with structural design requirements and standards applicable to complex marine platforms.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience developing engineering change and installation documentation.
• Experience providing technical oversight, guidance, and mentorship to junior designers.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability and the practical implementation of engineering changes in operational marine environments.