Job Description

Job Title:

Structural Engineer (Marine / Shipyard Projects)

Location:

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

Contract Length:

12 months (with potential to extend)

Compensation:

Pay Rate:

$45-$50/hr INC

OR

$38-$41/hr T4/TERM

Our client has

five (5)

immediate openings for

Engineer II, Structural

to support major shipbuilding and marine engineering programs, including both new-build and refit vessel projects. These are full-time onsite roles, offering long-term stability and a strong project pipeline into 2026.

What You Will Be Doing

You will participate across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and basic design through production support.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing structural engineering input throughout ship design and construction Delivering technical solutions across all phases of the project lifecycle Working with Naval Architecture, Outfitting & Safety, Machinery & Piping, and Electrical disciplines Performing ship hull structural calculations and foundation design (static & dynamic loads) Conducting FEA using

FEMAP, Abaqus, SolidWorks

, or similar tools Completing compliance assessments for Class, National, and International rules Developing clear technical procedures, specifications, and engineering reports Reviewing and manipulating 3D models using

AutoCAD, ShipConstructor, Cadmatic, Navisworks

What You Must Have

Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum 2 years' experience

in ship structural design or marine structures

EIT designation

with a recognized engineering body Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Femap, Multiframe, ShipConstructor, SolidWorks, Navisworks, Cadmatic Familiarity with regulations and standards:

IMO, SOLAS, Class Society Rules (LR, DNV-GL, IACS, ABS)

Shipyard experience is an asset

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical capability and engineering judgment Ability to work semi-independently and collaboratively Excellent technical writing for specifications and reports Strong understanding of material strength, vibration, and basic FEA principles Ability to multitask and prioritize in a changing environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills High commitment to safety and quality

Why This Project Stands Out

Five openings

? opportunity to join a growing engineering team Work on high-impact marine and vessel programs

Stable 12-month contract

with clear workload Onsite collaboration within a multidisciplinary engineering environment Interviews begin immediately

Security Requirements

You must be able to obtain:

Reliability Security Clearance

Controlled Goods Authorization

Only

Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents

are eligible.
Candidates who have held the following roles might be a googd fit: Structural Engineer, Marine Engineer, Naval Architect, Shipbuilding Engineer, Engineer II Structural, Ship Structures Design, Hull Structural Design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), FEMAP, Abaqus, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D/3D, ShipConstructor, Cadmatic, Navisworks, Marine Vessel Design, Foundation Design, Structural Calculations, Class Society Standards, IMO Regulations, SOLAS Standards, Marine Engineering Jobs Canada, North Vancouver Engineering Jobs, Structural Engineering Contract, Marine Structures Engineer, EIT Engineering Roles, Mechanical Engineer Marine, Vessel Design Engineer, Shipyard Engineering, Controlled Goods Clearance Jobs, Reliability Clearance Jobs.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $38.00-$50.00 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