Submarine Structural Engineering Lead

Shape submarine structural engineering as a Technical Lead with BMT, working from Halifax, Ottawa, or Victoria on demanding client taskings.

The Senior Naval Architect – Submarine Structures provides specialist support across submarine platforms, new builds, refits, and vessel condition documentation. You will offer expert opinions on pressure hulls and related structures while contributing to technical assurance, project management, and multidisciplinary delivery. BMT also seeks professionals who maintain competency and support development of suitably qualified personnel.

• Offer expert opinions on submarine structural fitness for service
• Support design and engineering changes through ship surveys
• Provide technical assurance on specified submarine projects
• Identify qualified personnel and development opportunities with Capability Management
• Contribute to collaborative team culture and engineering best practice

• Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in naval architecture
• Extensive experience with submarine construction or refit
• Professional engineering registration or eligibility
• Ability to travel internationally on deployments of at least three months

Advance submarine structural programs through expert analysis, technical assurance, and project leadership within BMT’s Canadian engineering practice.