Sr. Designer

Position Description & Qualifications

Are you seeking a REMOTE position working in a fast-paced team based multi disciplined environment, while collaborating with others, the Senior Designer will contribute to and be responsible for the creation or revisions of 3D or 2D functional or detail/production models or drawings for ship, vessel and boat design/fabrication.

This position is contingent upon your eligiblity to obtain and maintain a Reliablity Status level clearance.

Serco supports multiple customers including shipyards in developing 3D Product Models and detail ship design leading to construction and ultimately delivery of ships. You will be part of a member team working for a Design Lead or may be a Design Lead that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality systems.

In This Role You Will

Contribute to or be responsible for the creation or revisions of 3D or 2D functional or detail/production models or drawings for ship, vessel and boat design/fabrication in the following disciplines:

• Hull and primary structural detail design and/or secondary structural steel outfitting detail design. (hot work)
• Mechanical equipment and distributed systems outfit (pipe, and/or HVAC and/or electrical/cable) detail design. (cold work)
• Joiner outfitting, general equipment, and interior space arrangements detail design.
• In this role it is expected that the Senior Designer will develop positive working relationships with all team members and all stakeholders and will facilitate clear and timely communication and exchange of information.
• The Senior Designer will ensure that drawings and manufacturing information are generated in accordance with Serco and client standards, quality and engineering processes, including those for which the Senior Design is responsible.

To Be Considered For This Role, You Will Have

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 or more years of 3D modeling design or 2D drafting experience in marine environments as a Marine Draftsperson / Designer
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Reliablity Status clearance. (Canadian Citizenship/Permanent Resident status is required)
• Must be proficient in ShipConstructor.
• Experience with commercial vessel or Coast Guard or Naval type vessels.
• Expertise with functional design transitioning to production design and/or experience with unit/block build strategy production design is an asset.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of AutoCAD (2D and 3D) and Navisworks. Expertise with 3D software such as Rhino, Solidworks or Inventor may be considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Ship design 3D modeling and 2D drafting tools such as ShipConstructor, AVEVA Marine/Tribon/PDMS, or others such as NAPA, Foran, Cadmatic, Catia and Smart3D.

Knowledges, Skills And Abilities

• Have the skills to review, self check and check others work to comply with such requirements
• Have competence in the use of MS Outlook, Word and Excel and familiarity working in a networked PC environment
• Ablity to work independently and in collaboration with others as and when needed while following standardized procedures and work instructions
• Ability to turn engineering specifications and classification society requirements, sketches, yard fabrication standards etc., into end state functional and detail 3D models and 2D drawings without supervision
• Ability to teach or coach more junior designers
• Ability to assist more senior designers with overseeing the work of others, managing deliverables and process improvement initiatives will be considered and asset

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Have a College Diploma or higher education in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or similar marine technical field.
• Possessing a Canadian Security Clearances (Reliability/Controlled Good or higher).

Additional Information

• Short-Term Contract : This position is a 12-month contract assignment with the potential for extension or consideration for additional work across other contracts upon completion of the initial term.

If you are interested in supporting and working with a diverse and passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Canada Inc. strives to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves the Canadian Federal and Provincial governments and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple provinces, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

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Serco complies with all applicable federal, provincial, and local leave laws This is a Canada-based role and this position is for an existing vacancy, unless stated otherwise in the job description. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: ***email_hidden***.