BMT

Maritime engineering consultancy designing ships

Intermediate Naval Architect - Submarine Structures

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCA$85k - CA$105k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Naval Architecture is required.
At least 4 years of experience in Naval Architecture is required.
Must have existing registration or be able to obtain registration with the Professional Engineering governance body in the province of work.
Must be eligible for a Canadian security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers.
Independently undertake technical work, coordinate with colleagues, and contribute substantially to assigned projects.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice.
Work within the BMT Quality Management System processes and procedures.
Maintain technical competency in areas of specialization.
Adopt coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff and support junior staff through mentorship to develop technical competency.
Contribute to a positive team culture through input, feedback, and participation in team-building and wellness activities.
Demonstrate and facilitate Naval Architectural calculations on platforms ranging from small vessels to large ships in one or more of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structural strength, seakeeping and motions, and resistance and propulsion.
Contribute to feasibility studies, concept designs, and installation design and integration of new and replacement equipment, communicating design outputs through 2D drawings or 3D models.
Support Trim and Incline experiments and contribute to associated calculations and documentation.
Work with shipyards, dockyards, owners, classification bodies, and original equipment manufacturers to conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades, and vessel condition documentation.
Lead development of survey packages from technical documentation.
Conduct visual inspections and condition surveys on marine structures, including submarines, in a heavy industrial environment.
Produce survey reports compiling inspection findings, including stability reports in client-, classification-, or standard-designated formats.
Apply domain-specific International Maritime Organization regulations, classification society rules, Transport Canada regulations, and Canadian Forces Technical Orders.
Stamp and seal Professional Engineering deliverables in the area of practice.
Maintain a Continuing Professional Development program to sustain technical knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

Strong understanding of ship stability, structural design, and hydrodynamics.
Proficiency with Naval Architecture software tool sets.
Experience in the in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design.
Experience developing and using technical studies and drawings.
Understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels.
Experience in systems integration, ship construction, and/or repair.

Job Title: Senior Naval Architect - Submarine Structures
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $85,000-105,000

About BMT

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

The Intermediate Naval Architect is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing Naval Architecture work including stability assessments, structural assessments, Engineering Change (EC) and design work in support of client taskings for small to large platforms.

General

Provide Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers.
Independently undertake technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice.
Work within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
Maintain your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.
Demonstrate willingness and active adoption of coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff, and support with mentorship to junior staff in developing technical competency.
Contributes to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.

Role Specific

Demonstrate and facilitate the use of Naval Architectural calculations on small simple platforms (tug, barge, ferry) to large complex ships (surface combatants, submarines, cargo and passenger vessels) across one or more areas including:
- Hydrostatics;
- Hydrodynamics;
- Structural strength;
- Seakeeping and motions; and
- Resistance and Propulsion.
Experienced contribution to feasibility studies, concept designs, installation design and integration of new and replacement equipment, including communicating design outputs using 2D drawings or 3D models.
Support conducting of Trim and Incline (T&I) experiments and provide input into associated calculations and documentation.
Contribute to working with Shipyards, Dockyards, Owners, Class and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation including:
- Lead development of survey packages from technical documentation.
- Conduct visual inspections and condition surveys on marine structures (including submarines) in a heavy industrial environment.
- Produce survey reports which compile inspection finding including stability reports in client, Class or Standard designated formats.
- Working knowledge of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders.
- Stamp and Seal Professional Engineering deliverables in area of practice.
- Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge.

Essential:

Degree in Naval Architecture;
Minimum 4 years of experience in Naval Architecture;
Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work;
Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.

Desirable:

Strong understanding of ship stability, structural design, and hydrodynamics;
Proficiency with Naval Architecture software tool sets.
Experience in the in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design;
Experience in the development and use of technical studies and drawings;
An understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels;
Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair;

About the Company

BMT

Maritime engineering consultancy designing ships

BMT is an engineering and science consultancy focused on the maritime sector, providing ship design, environmental risk advice, and offshore infrastructure management. It serves as a technical partner for governments and industry, delivering analysis, engineering design, risk assessment, and program management. Since 1998 it has been employee-owned, preserving independence, with a legacy dating to a merger of BSRA and NMI and a track record on projects like the Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. It aims to enable a safer, more sustainable world by advancing methanol- and hybrid-powered ships and offshore renewable energy.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $570K
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1985

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