Senior Naval Architect

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9Onsite or Hybrid:Senior Naval Architect (Permanent)Victoria, BCExpected Salary $86,879 to $115,838To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.Your Role
What You Do Here MattersIn a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’Be Part of Something Big.Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we makeBe Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:Health & Well-being100% employer-paid health and dental premiumsOur Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-beingOur Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challengesA Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family growsPlanning for the FutureBabcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSAFlexibility in How We WorkWe offer an agile workplace for several positionsCompetitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closureGrowth and recognitionA comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus programTraining and support for professional development and professional membership duesWe encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.Com.Description
In this role, you will:Provide professional engineering direction and oversight within the waterfront Naval Architecture team for the analysis and repair of submarine steel structures and hull systems;
Review paint or structural surveys, non-destructive inspection reports and technical queries and provide technical responses, engineering reports, repair specifications, or requests for repair deviations or waivers;
Produce and certify repair specifications, including structural calculations and technical drawing packs, for submarine repair requirements;
Generate or review structural work packages and contract documentation for submarine maintenance periods;
Provide engineering direction and support to the build-up and testing of submarine hull and structural systems;
Participate in hazard identification and risk assessments for submarine structural systems;
Manage a small team of 2-3 junior engineers or technicians and provide engineering mentorship for issues related to structural analysis, material selection, repair requirements, etc.;
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including project management, quality assurance and supply chain teams;
Interface with external contractors and customers including Seaspan’s submarine production workforce and the Department of National Defence’s design and system authorities and on-site management team;
and,Other duties as required.The ideal candidate brings:An engineering degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university or educational institute or from a recognized foreign equivalent;
Certification as a Professional Engineer or immediate eligibility to become a Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia;
8+ years of structural or marine engineering experience;
Experience of stability and docking as Professional Engineering.A comprehensive understanding of marine structures and their design or maintenance requirements;
A demonstrated capability to oversee the development of complex technical solutions for the repair of steel structures;
Excellent written, verbal, electronic reporting and data communication skills;
You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR ClearanceFooter
Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.Job Segment:
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