Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Full-Time 72000 - 88000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and oversee the construction of advanced vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard.
  • Company: Join a leading shipbuilding team shaping Canada's maritime future.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment blending office tasks with hands-on shipyard challenges.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on national security and environmental protection through innovative shipbuilding.
  • Qualifications: Degree in engineering with a focus on structural design and problem-solving skills.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.

  • Join a team building the future fleet of Canada. As a valued member of the
  • Hull Engineering group, the

Structural Engineer will play a key role in the design, construction, testing/commissioning, and delivery of Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard vessels.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise to some of the most complex and impactful shipbuilding programs in the country.

Reporting to the Naval Architecture & Structures Team Lead, the Structural Engineer works independently to provide technical oversight and support throughout all project stages.

You will review structural designs and engineering products, ensure compliance with customer and classification requirements, and develop practical solutions to technical challenges encountered during construction.

This role offers a dynamic blend of office-based engineering work and hands‑on problem-solving in an industrial shipyard environment.

You will leverage both theoretical knowledge and practical engineering principles to drive high‑quality, efficient outcomes for major new-build programs.

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Structural Engineer employer: Irving-Shipbuilding-2

Irving Shipbuilding is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where innovation meets tradition in shipbuilding. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters professional growth through hands-on experience and mentorship, while contributing to the design and construction of Canada's future naval fleet. With a commitment to quality and teamwork, this role provides unique opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that shape the maritime industry.

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Contact Details:

Irving-Shipbuilding-2 Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Structural Engineer

Structural Design
Technical Oversight
Compliance Review
Problem-Solving Skills
Engineering Principles
Project Management
Hands-on Experience