Intern, Design Build

Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has embarked on one of the largest procurement projects since the Second World War. The NSS is a nation-building effort to create a sustainable Canadian shipbuilding industry, secure long-term job opportunities and build the next generation of ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. Through its NSS–related work, Seaspan Shipyards is owning the redevelopment of our domestic shipbuilding industry on the West Coast and delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

The Intern, Design Build is responsible for production engineering on new construction projects at Vancouver Shipyards. Under the direction of the Supervisor, Design Build, the intern participates in all phases of new construction design projects from a Production Engineering perspective to improve productivity and remove waste including the development of assigned analysis and projects in the areas of ship design and shipbuilding, production engineering, build strategy development, production process development, new materials analysis, dimensional and accuracy control, and design for production.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and perform analysis in support of program build strategy development including: hull block arrangements, outfit module arrangements, equipment and outfit module load out analysis, hull erection sequences, fabrication and assembly processes, interim product definition, dimensional and accuracy control, and supports development of ship construction schedules.
• Plan and perform lean design and design for production (DFP) development, standards development, and training material development. Perform design for production studies and material/process analysis for new ship construction.
• Plan and perform production process analysis to develop, implement, and refine new and existing production processes.
• Monitor industry and supplier developments to identify and transfer to VSY new materials, components, fabrication, and assembly processes to improve VSY’s overall ship design and construction process.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to subordinate engineers in Production Engineering and/or related departments.
• Build team capability by training and developing others in order to ensure future team effectiveness.

What You’ll Bring

• Enrollment in a 2 nd or 3 rd year bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study is preferred.
• Excellent attitude and demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to maintain organization in a changing environment and under pressure.
• Strong judgement, reasoning, and critical thinking skills as well as tact and diplomacy.
• Strong time management skills.
• Demonstrated customer service focus.
• Demonstrated desire to create relationships that foster trust and loyalty.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and integrity.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office software suite (Project, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Committed to a high standard of safety and able to comply with all Seaspan safety policies and rules.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding operations with an detailed understanding of the relationship between planning, procurement, design and production.
• Ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Ability to make process improvements within planning and across divisional ranks.
• Ability to mentor other planners in their technical growth.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding operations with a detailed understanding of the relationship between procurement, design, production and test operations.
• Proficiency working with CAD/CAM software suite including Cadmatic (preferred) and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of how an ERP system works and supports a large manufacturing facility.
• Ability to establish working relationships with Area/Trade Management, Engineering, Design, Procurement, Quality, Design Build, Master Scheduling, Program Controls and Estimating.

Why you’ll love working here

• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students.
• To assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $28.00/hour.

Start Date of Internship: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.

End Date of Internship: Friday, December 18th, 2026 (4-Months).

Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, June 21st, 2026, at 11:59pm PDT.

Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may close this posting ahead of the closing date, therefore, we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

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This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.