Job Description

As the Intern, Naval Architecture you will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Naval Architecture in the successful completion of all assigned engineering tasks from concept preparations through to production engineering and finally to the construction of the vessel.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, V7P 2R2

What you\'ll do:

In this role, you will provide day-to-day support while assisting and coordinating specific activities, including:

• Providing engineering support as assigned in Naval Architectural area including hydrostatic (stability and weight), hydrodynamic (resistance, powering, sea keeping and noise prediction)
• Providing engineering support as assigned in Structural area including hull, outfitting, foundation, structural connections and production.
• Developing lifting and turning calculations and preparing reports
• Developing Bill of Materials and Purchase Order Specifications
• Collaborating closely with Operations, Planning and Production Control to tackle production issues
• Issuing and reviewing engineering change requests
• Reviewing 3D models
• Diverse engineering drafting and calculations
• Providing support to suppliers and subcontractors

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring:

• This Intern must be enrolled in a Naval Architecture degree program. Interested students should have a passion for shipbuilding and be interested in implementing Naval Architecture concepts within a production environment. Students must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial setting.
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency working with CAD/CAM software suite including AutoCAD
• Strong technical skills including the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Excellent digital literacy including Excel/Word/ PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Why you\xe2\x80\x99ll love working here:

• An encouraging learning environment, phenomenal team culture and hands-on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students.
• Parking is included and 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.

Start Date: September 5, 2023

End Date: December 22, 2022

About us:

Seaspan Shipyards: Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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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