Job Description

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer (Marine / Shipyard Projects)

Requisition Number:

BC 7856

Location:

North Vancouver, BC (onsite, Lower Mainland candidates preferred)

Contract Length:

12 months (with potential to extend)

Compensation:

$43 - $52 per hour (incorporated) / $35 - $42 per hour (T4 term)

Overview

Our client is seeking an

Electrical Engineer

with experience in

marine and shipyard projects

to join their team on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will support the design and execution of electrical power, control, and instrumentation systems on new vessel construction, including

Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI)

projects.

This role involves working across all phases of shipbuilding projects, from requirements and design development through to construction support and close-out. Candidates must hold

E.I.T. status

and be eligible to apply for

P.Eng. within 2 years

, as well as meet requirements for

Reliability Security Clearance.

What You Will Be Doing

Prepare and execute

electrical design packages

, including Load Lists, Single Line Diagrams, Cable Diagrams, and Instrumentation/Controls documentation. Conduct trade studies to evaluate solutions and reduce material costs. Develop

material specifications and bills of material

in alignment with project and client requirements. Support vessel construction by ensuring designs comply with technical specifications and marine standards. Collaborate with integrated project teams to deliver large-scale shipbuilding programs. Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers within the electrical systems team.
What You Need to Have

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

E.I.T. status

with eligibility to apply for

P.Eng. within 2 years.

Minimum

3+ years' post-graduate experience

in electrical, controls, and instrumentation engineering. Heavy industry experience required;

shipyard or marine sector experience is a strong asset.

Solid technical and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex engineering issues. Familiarity with

MRP, purchasing, and management systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation. Proficiency in

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Strong commitment to

safety practices and compliance.

Additional Information

Must be a

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Must be able to obtain

Reliability Security Clearance.

Onsite role at the

North Vancouver (Pemberton office)

- Lower Mainland candidates preferred. Some travel may be required.
Compensation

Hourly Pay:

$43 - $52/hour (incorporated)

or

$35 - $42/hour (T4 term).

Contract Length:

12 months

(with strong likelihood of extension).
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $35.00-$52.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you currently hold E.I.T. status and are you eligible to apply for P.Eng. within 2 years? Do you have 3+ years of electrical, controls, and instrumentation engineering experience in a heavy industry environment? Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident able to obtain Reliability Security Clearance? Can you commit to working onsite in North Vancouver (Pemberton office) for the duration of the contract?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-22