The Engineer II, Naval Architect coordinates and executes engineering tasks within allocated systems design in compliance with schedule and budget specifications. The Engineer ensures integration of the systems into the ship and performance of the system through the ship delivery.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 2R2

What you'll do

• Contributes to the analysis of information, the specification of the methods, process steps, and the plant, machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems, to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• Contributes to the design of engineering solutions; designs the feasibility testing approach and supervises its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Contributes to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Carries out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and / or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Delivers required outcomes by coordinating with suppliers and supply chain to receive, approve and integrate technical and commercial information to support detail design and supply chain and adhere to the overall schedule.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
   

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline is required. Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of post-secondary experience in Engineering, preferably with knowledge of ship/maritime systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer, Incorporated Engineer or Engineer in Training designation with a recognized, accredited institution is required.
• Experience in coordinating the work of others in a ship building environment.
• Experience working with a diversely integrated project team is considered an asset.
• Analytical skills to gather and analyze/synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and adequacyas a key part of the collective analysis/synthesis process.
• Technical writing skills including the ability to produce and present clear, detailed writtentechnical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Knowledge of MRP, purchasing and management systems is preferred.
• Understanding of ShipConstructor and AutoCAD software, document control systems anddatabases.
• Ability to work effectively across a multi-disciplined team.•Critical thinker with the ability to analyze change requests, projects, and designs to anticipateschedule or budget risk.
• Ability to work without supervision and provide technical guidance on testing, evaluating andimproving engineering outcomes.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to follow all safety laws and all theemployer's safety policies and rules.
• Proficient computer skills. Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite(Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Why you'll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.

• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.

• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.

• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $90,001.60 - $110,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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Language Requirement: English

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For more information, please contact recruit@seaspan.com