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Marine Designer Technologist

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 26, 2026
1 position

$77,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Canada

Job summary

Produce and maintain ship and submarine design drawings and 2D/3D models, including general arrangements, structural details, equipment layouts, system schematics, and fabrication or installation drawings. Conduct marine platform surveys and site verification, assess structures and systems against applicable standards, and contribute to repair, refit, and design specifications in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Job details

Marine Designer Technologist Department: Technical Capability Employment Type: Full Time Location: Canada Reporting To: Silvia Penkova Compensation: CA$77,000 - CA$85,000 / year Description Job Title: Marine Designer Technologist Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Annual Salary: $77,000-85,000 About BMT BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org. Key Responsibilities The Marine Designer Technologist is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing design and modelling work in support of client taskings for small to large platforms. Responsibilities and tasks include: General: Support Capability department in providing engineering services to internal and external customers. Independently undertake technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct. Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice under the guidance of senior staff members. Work within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures. Demonstrate willingness and active adoption of coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff and support with mentorship to junior staff in developing technical competency. Contributes to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities. Role Specific: Knowledge of marine and ship design aspects, awareness of staged design development and maintaining design intent. Proven experience producing a range of ship drawings, including General arrangements, Structural drawings and details, Equipment layouts including associated system schematics, piping arrangements, and electrical wire diagrams, and Detailed design drawings including fabrication and installation drawings. Apply project and company CAD standards, drawing conventions, title block requirements, revision control, and configuration management procedures. Conduct ship or submarine surveys and site verification activities including: Validate existing structure and system configurations, Incorporate as-fitted details into drawing packages, and Produce survey reports which compile inspection findings and follow client, Class or Standard designated formats. Awareness of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders. Apply knowledge to resolve technical issues of moderate scope and complexity using proven approaches and techniques including: Development of design or technical specifications to resolve complex repairs. Assessment of structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine whether repairs or changes are required. Assessment of structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine design changes and refits. Provide input to risk assessments for design or repair specifications. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential: A College Technologist Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant computer aided design (CAD) and drafting experience producing engineering, detailed design or production drawings for ships, submarines or other marine assets. Advanced expertise in 2D drafting and 3D modelling software packages including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar. Provincial certification for Engineering Technologists. Eligible for a Canadian security clearance. Desirable: Experience supporting a Marine Drawing Office. Practical experience working with marine platform systems (small or large boats). Experience working in a fast-paced commercial shipyard environment. Experience and knowledge of Department of Defence drawing templates and standards. Why Work For Us? At BMT we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We believe in a cooperative and collaborative work environment and support and encourage career growth. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account) Employee and Family Assistance program Parental/Maternity leave top-up program RRSP or TFSA matching program Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement Training and development opportunities Employee recognition program Employee referral program BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a college technologist diploma in naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline, provincial Engineering Technologist certification, and eligibility for Canadian security clearance. Candidates must have at least five years of relevant marine CAD and drafting experience, advanced 2D and 3D software skills, and experience producing engineering, detailed design, or production drawings for marine assets.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, And Vision Plan • Health Care Spending Account • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Parental And Maternity Leave Top-Up Program • RRSP Or TFSA Matching Program • Flexible Work Hours • Hybrid Work Arrangement • Training And Development Opportunities • Employee Recognition Program • Employee Referral Program