Intermediate Naval Architect Engineer

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CAN - Victoria, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Providing Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers. 
• Independently undertake technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects. 
• Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.   
• Complying with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.  
• Undertaking engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice. 
• Working within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures. 
• Maintaining your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization. 
• Demonstrating willingness and active adoption of coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff, and support with mentorship to junior staff in developing technical competency.  
• Contributing to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.  

• Demonstrated use of Naval Architectural calculations and analysis for primary and secondary submarine structures, including: 
• Comprehensive understanding of marine structures and their design or maintenance requirements. 
• demonstrated capability to oversee the development of complex technical solutions for the repair of steel structures. 
• Ability to provide support to submarine stability and docking tasks at a Professional Engineer level. 
• Conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation including: 
• Lead development of survey packages from technical documentation. 
• Conduct visual inspections and condition surveys on marine structures (including submarines) in a heavy industrial environment. 
• Produce survey reports which compile inspection finding including stability reports in client, Class or Standard designated formats. 
• Knowledge of the principles and application of key Naval Architectural policies standards and references, including: 
• Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs). 
• International Maritime Organization standards. 
• Stamp and Seal Professional Engineering deliverables in area of practise. 
• Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution. 
• Minimum 8 years of experience in structural repair or marine engineering. 
• Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with a Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work. 
• Eligible for a Canadian security clearance. 

• Strong understanding of ship stability, structural design, and docking. 
• Experience in the in-service support of ship construction and/or repair. 
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial shipyard environment. 
• Ability to work independently and to learn without formal instruction. 

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
• RRSP or TFSA matching program
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
• Training and development opportunities 
• Employee recognition program
• Employee referral program