Engineer III, Naval Architecture

The Engineer III – Naval Architect supports naval architecture activities for new construction and repair projects at Seaspan Shipyards. Working under the direction of the Senior Naval Architect or assigned task leads, this role contributes to design development, engineering analysis, technical documentation, material specification, regulatory and classification submissions, and engineering close-out activities. The position requires sound technical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within an integrated project team supporting complex vessel programs, including ice breaking and naval replenishment vessels.

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

• Prepares naval architecture calculation packages, technical assessments, and supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with contract, design, customer, classification society, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports stability, weight, resistance and powering, seakeeping, and other naval architecture analyses as assigned.
• Assists the Senior Naval Architect and task leads with preparation, review, and resolution of design review documentation for ice breaking, naval replenishment, and other vessel programs.
• Develops material specifications and bills of material in accordance with Seaspan material strategies, project requirements, and customer expectations.
• Participates in requirements decomposition, design development, material selection, engineering execution, design verification, and engineering close-out activities.
• Coordinates with engineering disciplines, production, supply chain, planning, class, regulatory bodies, and customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Supports shipyard execution through field verification, vessel walkdowns, technical investigations, and timely response to production-related engineering questions.
• Prepares clear technical reports, review responses, correspondence, and presentations to support project decision-making and formal approvals.
• Maintains a strong commitment to safety, quality, schedule, and continuous improvement in all assigned work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum five years of post-graduation experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, ship design, or a related technical field is required.
• Experience working in a shipyard, vessel design office, classification society, or marine engineering environment is an asset.
• Experience supporting complex vessel programs, production engineering, design integration, or regulatory/classification approval processes is an asset.
• Experience working with diverse integrated project teams, including engineering, production, planning, supply chain, customers, and external approval authorities, is an asset.
• P.Eng. registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or E.I.T. status with eligibility to apply for P.Eng. registration within one year, is preferred.
• Knowledge of stability, weight control, resistance and powering, seakeeping.
• Ability to prepare, check, and present clear technical calculations, reports, review responses, and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage assigned deliverables, and collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required; experience with GHS or other naval architecture software is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational skills,…