Junior Engineer
A Junior Engineer designs and plans processes, tools, and equipment needed for high quality, efficient planning, construction, repair, testing/commissioning, and delivery of ships, applying broad theoretical knowledge typically obtained through advanced education, and/or early work experience. A Junior Engineer's work is closely supervised, and problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. A Junior Engineer is expected to explain facts, policies and practices related to their assigned job scope across theoretical, practical, and/or lean engineering disciplines in a shipbuilding environment.
Responsibilities
- Originate, under the close supervision of a licensed P.Eng, routine or low complexity deliverables in an assigned job scope area.
- Review and raise comments against technical deliverables and products developed by internal & external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within their job scope area and the broader Engineering discipline.
- Identify risks associated within their job scope area, their function, or the broader Engineering Discipline.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) or equivalent.
- Understanding of how to apply standards applicable to role, with guidance - typically via 0-6 years of progressive experience.
- General awareness of shipyard disciplines (hull structure, ship arrangements, ship piping systems, propulsion, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, producibility, manufacturing).
- Some exposure to or interest in marine field through work experience (e.g. co-op) or academic study.
About the Team
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.