Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Naval Architect to lead the design, technical oversight, analysis, and lifecycle support of marine vessels and related infrastructure. This role provides senior-level engineering expertise across vessel design, modification, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and project execution in support of marine operations, research vessels, and industrial marine services.
Duties
- Lead vessel modification, refit, and upgrade projects
- Prepare and review vessel drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and engineering documentation
- Manage marine engineering projects from concept development through execution and close-out
- Conduct stability assessments, weight studies, structural evaluations, and performance analyses
- Support vessel inspections, surveys, and technical evaluations
- Liaise with shipyards, contractors, vessel crews, technical consultants, regulatory agencies, clients, and third-party inspectors as required
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and technical performance
- Ensure compliance with applicable marine regulations and classification requirements, including Transport Canada, and classification societies such as DNV and Lloyd’s Register
- Support vessel certifications, audits, and regulatory submissions
- Provide engineering support to vessel operations and maintenance activities
- Assist with troubleshooting technical and structural issues affecting vessel performance
- Support dry dockings, vessel mobilizations, and off-season maintenance programs
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings
- Evaluate emerging marine technologies and engineering solutions
- Support development of innovative vessel systems and operational capabilities
- Ensure engineering activities are completed in accordance with company safety policies and quality standards
Qualifications
- Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration preferred.
- 7–15+ years of relevant marine engineering or naval architecture experience.
- Experience with vessel design software and engineering analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of vessel operations, shipbuilding, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of marine operations, vessel logistics, and port project delivery.
Work Conditions
- This role operates in a dynamic, high-accountability environment requiring flexibility to work outside standard business hours to support operational demands, incident response, and time-sensitive reporting requirements.
- Primarily office-based in St. John’s, NL, with regular travel to vessels, shipyards, industrial workshops, and port facilities as required.
- Frequent interaction with vessel crews, technical teams, clients, and external stakeholders in both office and field settings.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
