Senior Naval Architect, St. John's

Role Description We are seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead the design, technical oversight, analysis, and lifecycle support of marine vessels and related infrastructure. This role provides senior‑level engineering expertise across vessel design, modification, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and project execution in support of marine operations, research vessels, and industrial marine services.

Responsibilities

Lead vessel modification, refit, and upgrade projects

Prepare and review vessel drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and engineering documentation

Manage marine engineering projects from concept development through execution and close‑out

Conduct stability assessments, weight studies, structural evaluations, and performance analyses

Support vessel inspections, surveys, and technical evaluations

Liaise with shipyards, contractors, vessel crews, technical consultants, regulatory agencies, clients, and third‑party inspectors as required

Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and technical performance

Ensure compliance with applicable marine regulations and classification requirements, including Transport Canada, and classification societies such as DNV and Lloyd’s Register

Support vessel certifications, audits, and regulatory submissions

Provide engineering support to vessel operations and maintenance activities

Assist with troubleshooting technical and structural issues affecting vessel performance

Support dry dockings, vessel mobilizations, and off‑season maintenance programs

Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings

Evaluate emerging marine technologies and engineering solutions

Support development of innovative vessel systems and operational capabilities

Ensure engineering activities are completed in accordance with company safety policies and quality standards

Qualifications

Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.

Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration preferred.

7–15+ years of relevant marine engineering or naval architecture experience.

Experience with vessel design software and engineering analysis tools.

Strong understanding of vessel operations, shipbuilding, and regulatory compliance.

Strong understanding of marine operations, vessel logistics, and port project delivery.

Work Conditions

This role operates in a dynamic, high‑accountability environment requiring flexibility to work outside standard business hours to support operational demands, incident response, and time‑sensitive reporting requirements.

Primarily office‑based in St. John’s, NL, with regular travel to vessels, shipyards, industrial workshops, and port facilities as required.

Frequent interaction with vessel crews, technical teams, clients, and external stakeholders in both office and field settings.

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