Intern, Mechanical Engineering (4 Months)

Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has embarked on one of the largest procurement projects since the Second World War. The NSS is a nation-building effort to create a sustainable Canadian shipbuilding industry, secure long-term job opportunities and build the next generation of ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. Through its NSS–related work, Seaspan Shipyards is owning the redevelopment of our domestic shipbuilding industry on the West Coast and delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

The Intern, Mechanical Engineering carries out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information, the specification of the methods, process steps, and the plant, machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you’ll do

• The Intern, Mechanical Engineering carries out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information, the specification of the methods, process steps, and the plant, machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
• Contributes to the development of and implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design."
• Carries out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Carries out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and / or the integrity of existing installations or structures and makes recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Delivers required outcomes by coordinating with suppliers and supply chain to receive, approve and integrate technical and commercial information to support detail design and supply chain and adhere to the overall schedule.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering degree program. 
• Analytical skills to gather and analyze/synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy as a key part of the collective analysis/synthesis process.
• Technical writing skills including the ability to produce and present clear, detailed written technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Knowledge of MRP, purchasing and management systems is preferred.
• Understanding of ShipConstructor and ACAD software, document control systems and databases.
• Ability to work effectively across a multi-disciplined team.
• Critical thinker with the ability to analyze change requests, projects, and designs to anticipate schedule or budget risk.
• Ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to follow all safety laws and all the employer's safety policies and rules.
• Proficient computer skills. Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students. 
• To assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 

Why you’ll love working here

• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students. 
• To assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 

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.

Start Date of Internship: Monday, January 4, 2027.  
End Date of Internship: Friday, April 30, 2027 (4-Months).

Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document. 

Application Closing Date: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:59pm PDT. 

Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may close this posting ahead of the closing date, therefore, we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

To learn more about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/

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.