Engineer, Naval Structures

Help build the future fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard.

As an Engineer, Naval Structures, you'll support the design, construction, testing, and delivery of Canada's next generation of naval and coast guard vessels. Working within the Hull Engineering team, you'll provide technical expertise, review engineering deliverables, and develop solutions to complex challenges during vessel construction.

Reporting to the Naval Architecture & Structures Team Lead, you'll collaborate with internal teams, shipyard personnel, and external partners to ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and classification society requirements.

• Review structural calculations, models, reports, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, classification society, and shipyard requirements.
• Develop solutions to technical issues encountered during vessel construction.
• Manage planned and emergent work within your assigned scope.
• Support internal and external stakeholders with technical expertise.
• Develop engineering processes, procedures, and technical deliverables.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and make risk-based engineering decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the discipline.
• Review and recommend approval of technical deliverables.
• Support engineering activities in both office and shipyard environments.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.Eng.) or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of naval architecture, ship design, and modern shipbuilding practices.
• Familiarity with marine regulations and standards, including Lloyd's Register, Transport Canada, IMO, and IACS requirements.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Working knowledge of ship structural design and construction, including hull structures, vessel arrangements, producibility, and manufacturing methods.
• Marine industry experience through employment, co-op terms, internships, or academic studies is considered an asset.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.