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, Structural Engineering will provide support to ships with ongoing Design and or going through production support. The intern will perform structural Calculations based on Classification Society rules or basic Engineering Judgement using first principal engineering Calculation or advanced Finite Element analysis Software. The intern will also create sketches and develop drawings under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer. Additional duties will be assigned as needed.
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
- Focused on ship design and construction
- Support providing calculation, Sketches and Drawings for Ship global Structures, Foundations and using Classification Rules.
- Perform studies and data collection for Structural Engineering when needed.
- Create standard calculation guidelines using Class Rules when needed.
- Work directly under professional Engineer and support with daily assignment
- Other duties as assigned
What you'll bring
- Enrollment in a 2nd year or above Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture degree program.
- Good understanding of basic Strength Calculation using First principle or Finite Element Analysis (2D or 3D).
- Excellent problem solving & communication skills (written & spoken) are a must.
- Ability to work cross functionally as part of a team with minimal direction.
- Currently enrolled in Mechanical or Naval Architecture program.
- Motivated with creative energy and initiative.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationship with other Engineering disciplines.
- Being persistent and perseverance.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- good excellent presentation, organization and problem-solving skills.
- PC proficiency required. Solid understanding of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD. FEA software is an asset.
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.
