Naval Architect, Structural Steel

As Naval Architect, Structural steel,  you will be responsible to provide technical direction, through the design, to ensure the vessel’s full operational integrity during service.More specifically, you will: 

• Concept, Contract Design and Specification Review;
• Functional Design Review;
• Planning of Subcontract Design Work Packages;
• Ongoing Review of Subcontractor Work Performance;
• Review of Subcontractor Detail Design Work;
• Responsible for the guide and fabrication/assembly of various ship components;
• Create (or review) and maintain weight records;
• Supervise and inspect major equipment arrangement changes and entry into service, as related to the discipline;
• Supervise technicians, technologists, and other engineers to review and approve drawings, calculations, and cost estimates, as needed;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards, including but not limited to the rules and regulations of the classification society, IMO, and Transport Canada;
• Utilize drawing software and perform calculations relating to the discipline, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and marine engineering or marine engineering technology;
• Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and methods necessary to adequately dimension and detail complete design concepts;
• Experience of working in an industrial environment or shipyard is considered essential,
• Knowledge of Transport Canada is considered essential;
• Be organized, meet deadlines and be able to work under pressure;
• Strong ability to work within a team and to collaborate closely with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies;
• Experience with classification society rules and regulations, Transport Canada, IMO, IACS;
• Good knowledge of Aveva Marine (structure), Rhino, AutoCAD, Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access);
• Bilingual (French and English). Proficiency in English is required for this position, as the incumbent will be required to interact with our English-speaking clients, partners, and suppliers;
• Successfully complete the investigation and security clearance process required by the federal government’s Contract Security Program.