Engineer I, Grad Rotation Program

Propel your career with Seaspan Shipyards! We are currently recruiting 6 engineering graduates to join our Graduate Rotation Program commencing in September 2027. In this two-year program you will gain meaningful work experience, mentorship, and targeted training across a range of business areas within the company, working in a diverse and collaborative environment.

The Seaspan Graduate Rotation Program is open to recent graduates who can demonstrate the following:

• Recently completed (within 2 years) an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or other relevant engineering subject. Graduation date must be by August 31, 2027.
• Registration as an Engineer-In-Training with EGBC, or ability to attain.
• Proven track record of both strong academic and extracurricular achievements.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with computer aided drawing/modelling tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, listening and presentation.
• Strong research, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, ownership and drive tasks to completion.
• Committed to our Core Values of Safety, Care, Efficiency and Accountability.

How it works

Participants will rotate through the following discipline areas within our Vancouver Shipyard operations:

• Engineering
• Program Management
• Planning and Estimating
• Production Support
• Coast Guard Office (Ottawa, ON)

In each discipline area, you will spend 3 – 6 months training and developing new skills, while contributing to state-of-the-art shipbuilding projects. At the end of the program, you will be offered a permanent position based on availability, suitability, and performance. You will be able to confidently take this next step knowing that you have a solid foundation of demonstrable skills and experience to build from, complimented by an exceptional understanding of how Seaspan builds ships.

Why you'll love working here

• With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. 
• We 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, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). 

Due to the nature of this position, and requirements of the Government of Canada, this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval, Reliability Status (or higher depending on position) security clearance issued by the Government of Canada. All required approvals and clearances must be obtained prior to commencement of employment in any position.

To successfully apply, please submit your Academic Transcript, Resume and Cover Letter as one PDF document. 

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2027, at 11:59pm PST. 

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based mainly at our North Vancouver office with potential short-term relocation across our Canada-wide offices. 

The estimated salary for this position is $78,300 - $95,700. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com  

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.