Naval Architect

Position Summary

As a key member of our engineering team, the Naval Architect plays a pivotal role in the design, repair, maintenance, and construction of a wide variety of vessels. This position involves developing and overseeing technical design work, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting operations across all stages of vessel projects - from concept and planning to execution and delivery.

The Naval Architect will be responsible for producing precise and comprehensive technical drawings including structural modifications, general arrangement plans, and as-built documentation. A central responsibility of this role is developing docking plans for both floating and graving dry docks, which includes creating blocking arrangements, ballasting plans, and sequencing the docking and undocking operations to ensure safety and structural integrity.

In this role, the Naval Architect will perform engineering analyses such as hydrostatics, stability assessments, and structural calculations to support vessel conversions, life extension programs, and damage repairs. You will work closely with production teams, project managers, quality assurance, and regulatory authorities to ensure that all projects are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with class and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Technical Design & Drawing Development

• Prepare and review detailed technical drawings including:
• Structural drawings (modifications, repairs, new builds)
• General arrangement (GA) drawings
• As-built drawings for completed projects
• Develop and maintain 3D models and 2D CAD drawings for design and analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation for class approvals and regulatory submissions.

Docking Plan Development

• Design and issue docking plans for floating and graving dry docks, including:
• Blocking arrangements
• Ballasting plans
• Docking/undocking sequences
• Stability assessments during docking operations
• Work closely with operations teams during dock-in/dock-out to ensure safety and accuracy.

Engineering Analysis & Support

• Perform structural calculations, weight estimates, and stability assessments.
• Conduct hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis for vessel modifications and performance.
• Support damage assessments and determine repair scopes for vessels post-incident.
• Provide engineering solutions for retrofit and conversion projects.

Project Collaboration & Site Support

• Collaborate with production, QA/QC, and project management teams to ensure engineering deliverables are met.
• Participate in onsite inspections, surveys, and provide technical input during project execution.
• Liaise with clients, class societies, and regulatory bodies for approvals and inspections.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure designs and engineering work comply with class rules, and industry standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register, Transport Canada).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and templates.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and regulatory changes in naval architecture and marine engineering.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• Registered EIT and actively pursuing P.Eng. certification (preferred); P.Eng. designation (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in shipyard, marine design office, or similar maritime engineering environment.
• Experience with dry docking, ship repairs, and/or new construction projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Familiarity with hydrostatics/stability software (e.g., GHS, Maxsurf, Orca3D).
• Strong knowledge of classification society standards and marine regulations.
• Ability to conduct engineering calculations and prepare technical reports.