BMT

Maritime engineering consultancy designing ships

Marine Designer Technologist

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCA$77k - CA$85k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A College Technologist Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline is required.
At least five years of relevant computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting experience producing engineering, detailed design, or production drawings for ships, submarines, or other marine assets is required.
Advanced expertise in 2D drafting and 3D modelling software packages, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar, is required.
Provincial certification for Engineering Technologists is required.
Eligibility for a Canadian security clearance is required.
Knowledge of marine and ship design, awareness of staged design development, and the ability to maintain design intent are required.
Proven experience producing general arrangements; structural drawings and details; equipment layouts including associated system schematics, piping arrangements, and electrical wire diagrams; and detailed design drawings including fabrication and installation drawings is required.
Proven experience using domain-specific standards, including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations, and Canadian Forces Technical Orders, is required.

Responsibilities

Develop new and edit existing ship and submarine 2D and 3D drawings to support engineering tasks across structural, mechanical, and electrical domains.
Apply project and company CAD standards, drawing conventions, title block requirements, revision control, and configuration management procedures.
Conduct ship or submarine surveys and site verification activities, validate existing structures and system configurations, incorporate as-fitted details into drawing packages, and produce survey reports compiling inspection findings in client-, Class-, or Standard-designated formats.
Use domain-specific standards, including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations, and Canadian Forces Technical Orders.
Resolve technical issues of moderate scope and complexity using proven approaches and techniques, including developing design or technical specifications for complex repairs; assessing structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine whether repairs or changes are required; and assessing structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine design changes and refits.
Provide input to risk assessments for design or repair specifications.
Support Capability departments in providing engineering services to internal and external customers.
Undertake technical work independently, coordinate with colleagues, and make a substantial contribution to assigned projects.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertake engineering activities that contribute to best practice under the guidance of senior staff members.
Work within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
Mentor junior staff in developing their technical competency.
Contribute to a positive team culture through input, feedback, and participation in team-building and wellness activities.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting a Marine Drawing Office.
Practical experience working with marine platform systems, including small or large boats.
Experience working in a fast-paced commercial shipyard environment.
Experience and knowledge of Department of Defence drawing templates and standards.

Job Title: Marine Designer Technologist
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $77,000-85,000

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 Marine Designer Technologist is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing design and modelling work in support of client taskings for small to large platforms.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Role Specific:

Developing new and editing existing ship and submarine 2D and 3D drawings to support engineering tasks covering structural, mechanical and electrical domains.
Applying project and company CAD standards, drawing conventions, title block requirements, revision control, and configuration management procedures.
Conducting ship or submarine surveys and site verification activities including:
- Validate existing structure and system configurations,
- Incorporate as-fitted details into drawing packages, and
- Produce survey reports which compile inspection findings and follow client, Class or Standard designated formats.
Utilizing domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders.
Applying knowledge to resolve technical issues of moderate scope and complexity using proven approaches and techniques including:
- Development of design or technical specifications to resolve complex repairs.
- Assessment of structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine whether repairs or changes are required.
- Assessment of structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine design changes and refits.
Providing input to risk assessments for design or repair specifications.

General:

Supporting the Capability departments in providing engineering services to internal and external customers.
Independently undertaking technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects.
Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Complying with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct.
Undertaking engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice under the guidance of senior staff members.
Working within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
Mentorship to junior staff in developing their technical competency.
Contributing to a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.

Essential:

A College Technologist Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant computer aided design (CAD) and drafting experience producing engineering, detailed design or production drawings for ships, submarines or other marine assets.
Advanced expertise in 2D drafting and 3D modelling software packages including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar.
Provincial certification for Engineering Technologists.
Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.
Knowledge of marine and ship design aspects, awareness of staged design development and maintaining design intent.
Proven experience producing a range of ship drawings, including:
- General arrangements,
- Structural drawings and details,
- Equipment layouts including associated system schematics, piping arrangements, and electrical wire diagrams, and
- Detailed design drawings including fabrication and installation drawings.
Proven experience utilizing domain specific standards (including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders).

Desirable:

Experience supporting a Marine Drawing Office.
Practical experience working with marine platform systems (small or large boats).
Experience working in a fast-paced commercial shipyard environment.
Experience and knowledge of Department of Defence drawing templates and standards.

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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