Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture

Seaspan

  • North Vancouver, BC
  • $119,700-146,300 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Job Category: EngineeringDegree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Description:The Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture - Concept Design, is responsible for completing naval architecture activities within the Concept Design team at Seaspan Shipyards. Under the direction of the Director - Concept Design; the Senior Engineer, Naval Architecture participates in the development of new concept designs, including hull form development, stability, powering & resistance, and hydrodynamic analyses.Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
  • Provides engineering and design expertise in assigned areas of Naval Architecture by preparing and reviewing design and calculation packages to ensure design requirements are met.
  • Designs and optimizes ship hull forms and general arrangements.
  • Collaborate with the mechanical and electrical engineers on developing power and propulsion architecture.
  • Performs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses for optimizing hull appendages and propulsion arrangements.
  • Provides mentorship and guidance to other junior engineers, designers or subcontractors in the areas of naval architecture and structural design.
  • Develops and/or reviews design documents for fisheries, icebreaking and naval vessels in order to achieve customer, Classification Society and regulatory approval.
  • Performs trade studies both formal and informal to determine the most cost-effective solutions to engineering problems and meet material budgets for systems assigned. Identifies opportunities to reduce material costs below budget.
  • Represents the company to industry to develop understanding of Seaspan's involvement in the National Shipbuilding Strategy and continue to build our reputation.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture is required.
  • 8 or more years' post-secondary experience working in Naval Architecture.
  • Previous concept design experience is an asset.
  • Experience with CFD tools is an asset.
  • Experience working with a diverse integrated project team is considered an asset.
  • Professional Engineering designation in the Province of British Columbia.
Why you'll love working here
. * 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).
  • Parking is included and 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.
#LI-CV1 #LI-ONSITEAbout Us: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: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.

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