Job Description

Intern, Structural Engineering

As the Intern, Structure Engineer at Seaspan, you will be responsible for assisting Structural Engineering department in the successful completion of engineering tasks. This is a unique opportunity to get exposure to Structural Engineering beyond the design phase and into 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\xe2\x80\x99ll do: In this role, you will provide day-to-day support while assisting and coordinating specific activities, including:

• Providing Structural engineering support as assigned including performing calculation, drafting 2D sketches and validating against Class Rules and Regulations.
• Developing lifting and turning calculations and preparing reports
• Developing Bill of Materials and Purchase Order Specifications for Structural Steel
• Liaising with Operations, Planning and Production Control to understand structural issues
• Issuing and reviewing engineering change requests
• Reviewing 3D models
• Diverse engineering drafting and calculations for production support
• Other duties as assigned, may support the Structural Engineering team as needed

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring:

• This Intern must be enrolled in their 3rd or 4th year of studies of the degree program. Interested students should have a passion for shipbuilding and be interested in implementing Structural Engineering concepts within a production environment.
• 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 computer skills including Excel/Word/ PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet project deadlines and problem solve
• Ability to work with 2D or/and 3D Finite Element Software is an asset

Why you\xe2\x80\x99ll love working here

• A supportive learning environment, great 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: May 8, 2023 End Date: September 1, 2023 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. To learn more about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/ Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.