Engineer III, Electrical
Engineer III, Electrical
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$ 105300 - 128700
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Job Description
The Engineer III Electricalis responsible for executing Electrical Systems engineering assignments on new construction projects at Seaspan Shipyards.
Under the direction of the Director Concept Engineering or their delegate the Electrical Systems Engineer participates in the development of concept design projects including requirements decomposition design preparations supporting analysis material selection and specification engineering execution and engineering close-out activities.
Note: Due to business needs this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver
- Develop Early-Stage Electrical Designs: Create design and calculation packages to define preliminary electrical and electronic system architectures including power distribution electric load analysis lighting communications and navigation systems.
- Lead Trade-Off and Feasibility Studies: Conduct formal and informal trade studies to assess performance cost weight and integration impacts of different system options.
- Collaborate on Vessel Concepts: Work closely with naval architects mechanical engineers and systems engineers to ensure electrical solutions are integrated into hull forms and general arrangements from the outset.
- Define Technical Requirements and BOMs: Prepare high-level technical specifications system schematics and bills of material in alignment with customer requirements regulatory standards and material cost targets.
- Engage with Industry and Clients: Represent the concept design team in technical meetings with clients classification societies and suppliers to validate design intent and gather feedback.
- Support Cost and Weight Estimations: Provide inputs for early-stage cost modeling and weight tracking related to electrical systems. Identify cost reduction opportunities through system simplification or equipment standardization.
- Maintain Awareness of Technology Trends: Stay up to date on advancements in shipboard electrical technologies and assess applicability to concept designs. Evaluate emerging technologies for feasibility and cost-benefit impact.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant Engineering or Naval Architecture discipline. Masters degree desirable.
- Professional Engineer or Incorporated Engineer designation with a recognized accredited institution.
- 5 years of post-secondary progressively senior experience in Engineering preferably with knowledge of ship/maritime systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with a diversely integrated project team is considered an asset.
- Technical knowledge and engineering skills including use of analysis tools and knowledge of analytical methods.
Analytical skills to gather and analyze/synthesize data confirming its accuracy and adequacy as a key part of the collective analysis/synthesis process.
Technical writing skills include the ability to produce and present clear detailed written technical specifications procedures and reports.
Knowledge of MRP purchasing and management systems is preferred.
Understanding of CADMATIC ShipConstructor and AutoCAD software document control systems and databases.
Ability to work effectively across a multi-disciplined team.
Critical thinker with the ability to analyze change requests projects and designs to anticipate schedule or budget risk.
Ability to work without supervision and provide technical guidance on testing evaluating and improving engineering outcomes.
Organizational and interpersonal skills.
Committed to a high standard of safety and able to follow all safety laws and all the employers safety policies and rules.
Proficient computer skills. Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office software suite (Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint).
- This is a full-time permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
- In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
- We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage childcare benefit partnership $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Free on-site gym.
- Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
