Posted 2 months ago
Senior Marine Designer
@ allswater
Nova Scotia
Overview
Allswater is hiring a Senior Marine Designer in Halifax or St. John's to develop drawings, 3D models and production information for new construction, refit and conversion vessel projects. The role requires 8+ years of marine design or shipbuilding experience, a diploma in Naval Architecture or related field, and proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D marine design software. Full-time employment is stated.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and review design drawings, arrangements and installation packages
- Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models for vessel projects
- Coordinate with naval architects, engineers, clients and shipyards
- Support inspections, site visits and Lidar/3D scanning
Requirements summary:
- 8+ years in marine design, shipbuilding or vessel conversions
- Diploma in Naval Architecture or related discipline
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D marine design software
- Familiarity with Transport Canada and classification society standards
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Naval Architecture, marine engineering |
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With locations in Canada and Spain, we provide single-source Ship Design, Marine Engineering, and Project Management.
Full company description
With locations in Atlantic Canada and Spain, we are a single-source engineering firm specializing in Ship Design, Marine Engineering, and Project Management for marine and offshore applications. Our tight-knit group of Engineers, Naval Architects, Surveyors, Project Managers, and support crew collaborate to take projects from concept to delivery with a hands-on, “all in” approach. We combine our industry knowledge, creativity, and experience to meet even the most challenging demands, delivering turn-key engineering solutions. From small modifications to new construction, we offer project management, integration, and coordination to ensure a seamless experience for our clients, both in Canada and internationally. At Allswater, we believe “ships are cool,” and that attitude drives our passion for what we do. We are deeply invested in each project’s success and committed to delivering exceptional results. Since our founding in 2003, we have evolved from our main office in Halifax to locations in Newfoundland, Labrador, Alberta, and Spain, serving clients across the globe. We take pride in the trust our clients place in us, and we approach every project with the same level of dedication and professionalism. Major projects require a strong foundation of expertise, experience, and innovative thinking—qualities that our team brings to every challenge. Simply put, we love what we do, and that enthusiasm is reflected in our work.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,733
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 24
- Reported office locations
- 1111 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS B4A 1B9, CA
- 19 Dundee Ave, St. John's, Nl A1N 4R6, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Marine Technology
- Project Management
- Other recorded names
- allswater
- Allswater
- Specialties
- Engineering
- Naval Architects
- and Marine Engineering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With locations in Atlantic Canada and Spain, we are a single-source engineering firm specializing in Ship Design, Marine Engineering, and Project Management for marine and offshore applications. Our tight-knit group of Engineers, Naval Architects, Surveyors, Project Managers, and support crew collaborate to take projects from concept to delivery with a hands-on, “all in” approach. We combine our industry knowledge…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Bedford, NS |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2003 |
| Specialties | EngineeringNaval Architectsand Marine Engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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About Allswater
Allswater supports marine clients with design, engineering and project-management services that turn concepts into practical, buildable solutions. Our work spans new vessels, refits, conversions and operational support.
Our design team works closely with naval architects, marine engineers, shipyards and clients to develop drawings, models and details that help move projects from engineering intent to real-world construction.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Marine Designer to join our team in Halifax or St. John's. This role is for someone who enjoys the details — developing drawings, models and production information that help shipyards and project teams turn design decisions into buildable work.
You will play a key role in developing vessel designs, production drawings and technical documentation for new construction, refit and conversion projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review design drawings, arrangements, construction details and installation packages.
- Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models for vessel design, modification and conversion projects.
- Coordinate with naval architects, marine engineers, clients, shipyards and suppliers to develop practical design solutions.
- Support vessel inspections, site visits, construction activities, Lidar/3D scanning and field measurements.
- Participate in design reviews processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, workflows and tools.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Naval Architecture or a related discipline/experience.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in marine design, shipbuilding, vessel conversions or marine consulting.
- Strong understanding of vessel construction practices, marine systems integration and production-design principles.
- Experience preparing detailed construction, fabrication and installation drawings.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D marine design software.
- Experience working with shipyards, vessel operators and multidisciplinary marine engineering teams on new construction, refit or conversion projects.
- Familiarity with Transport Canada requirements and classification society standards.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
Why Join Allswater?
We take design seriously — and still think ships are cool.
- Interesting, varied work across vessel design, modification, conversion, refit and production-support projects.
- Work closely with out team and clients to solve practical design problems.
- Gain exposure to projects across Canada and internationally.
- A collaborative design environment where detailed work is valued and supported.
- Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A workplace that values practical drawings, thoughtful details, quality standards and work-life balance.
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