The Junior Marine Systems Engineer supports the design, construction, testing, and delivery of Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard vessels. Working under the Hull Outfit & Aviation Integration Team Lead, this role reviews subcontractor and vendor calculations, models, and technical documents to ensure compliance with customer, Classification Society, and shipyard requirements.

This role will also assist production and test teams with the installation, testing, and commissioning of complex marine systems, helping resolve technical issues during construction. The position requires work in both office and shipyard environments and involves applying theoretical, practical, and lean engineering principles to provide effective engineering solutions.

• Serve as Technical Project manager for vendor scope of supply for the assigned systems.

• Interface with shipyard production and planning teams to ensure the outfitting design products adequately reflect facility limitations, capabilities, and build methodology.

• Oversee design agent progress of system maturity and design deliverables.

• Originate routine or low complexity deliverables including technical specifications, system arrangement drawings, technical reports, and test reports.

• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within their engineering discipline.

• Author processes and procedures documenting how recurring engineering support and deliverables in their assigned discipline are created.

• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans for risks associated with their engineering discipline and make risk-based technical decisions.

• Assess compliance with technical requirement for systems with their assigned scope.

• Interface with Classification Society and RCN customer to obtain approval of functional engineering products.

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) or equivalent.

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience, relevant academic or co-op experience in the marine field considered an asset.

• Knowledge of ship design and industry standards (Lloyd’s, Transport Canada, IMO).

• Ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.

• Familiarity with shipyard environments and marine systems.

• Able to read blueprints and work in 3D ship models.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience preparing technical documents (drawings, reports, specs).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable working across teams and making sound technical decisions.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Irving Shipbuildingis 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.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.