Senior Naval Architect Jobs

Senior Naval Architect

BMT

Location:
Canada , Halifax ▼
Ottawa
Victoria

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

105000.00 - 130000.00 CAD / Year

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Naval Architect Location: Halifax, Ottawa, or Victoria Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time 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.

Job Responsibility:

Providing Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers
Managing your own technical work and evaluate its effectiveness to improve best practice
Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Complying with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct
Undertaking engineering and non-engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice
Acting as Technical Lead on specified projects
Acting as Technical Assurer on specified projects
Acting as Project Manager (PM) on specified projects
Working within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures
Maintaining your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization
Building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities
Ability to conduct Naval Architectural calculations on small simple platforms to large complex ships in one or more areas including: Hydrostatics, Hydrodynamics, Structural strength, Seakeeping and motions, and Resistance and Propulsion
Conduct Trim and Incline (T&I) experiments and generate associated calculations and documentation
Work with Shipyards, Dockyards, Owners, Class and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation
Knowledge of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders
Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge
Work with Capability Manager to identify the levels of suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) required to fulfil current and projected demand
Work with Capability Manager to identify training or other developmental opportunities to develop SQEP within BMT
Work with Capability Manager to identify resources for project work, training and development opportunities
Mentor BMT staff who are developing skills, qualifications and experience in their domain
Arbitrate on disputes concerning technical content within their domain
Stamp and Seal Professional Engineering deliverables in accordance with the BMT Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP)

Requirements:

Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
Minimum 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture
Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work
Eligible for a Canadian security clearance

Nice to have:

Detailed knowledge and experience in: Ship or submarine hydrostatics including stability, weight control and margins
Ship or submarine inclining experiments (submerged and surfaced)
Experience in the in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design
Experience in the development and use of technical studies and drawings
An understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels
Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair
Submarine specific knowledge is considered an asset

What we offer:

Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
RRSP or TFSA matching program
Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
Training and development opportunities
Employee recognition program
Employee referral program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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