About the role

Senior Marine Structural Designer developing Structural focus solutions for submarine systems integration. Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams to ensure design compliance and project delivery.

Responsibilities

Design and develop solutions with a Structural focus for the integration of new sub-systems / components into existing systems.
Support the production of technical drawings and specifications to support the implementation of Engineering Changes on board Victoria Class Submarines and other Naval/Marine platforms.
Conduct independent technical studies and assessments of marine structural elements and analyze recommended changes to existing structures to assess the design impact of proposed changes.
Check design and drawing outputs from more junior designers, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Provide technical assistance and feedback to designers to ensure the use of correct methods and tools for assigned tasks.
Provide marine constructive subject matter expertise and practical experience into multidisciplinary teams delivering engineering design, development, and design intent maintenance projects.
Conduct onsite inspections/surveys as necessary.
Participate in the development of in-house processes and tools used to support and improve the way we work.
Collaborate with Engineers and other Designers to deliver multi-disciplinary designs that meet contracted time, cost, and quality requirements.
Work directly, and communicate effectively, with other stakeholders, including project managers, configuration, engineering, and other departments to meet delivery targets.
Liaise with sub-contractors to ensure design for manufacturability.

Strong technical skills including post-secondary education; degree, diploma and/or certificate in Engineering technology, or equivalent experience.
Registration as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Professional Engineer (PEng) with the applicable provincial association.
Eight (8) years of experience in structural drafting and design.
Submarine specific knowledge, such as the standards that control structural design elements of the submarines, considered an asset.
Experience with creation of Engineering Change Installation Packages.
Recent and significant experience working with 2D and 3D CAD tools and overseeing the CAD work of others (knowledge in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is a differentiating asset).
Proven ability to work independently on complex design tasks and to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, including writing formal reports and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff and industry placement trainees (Co-ops).
You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows
Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
We offer an agile workplace for several positions
An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure
A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues