Junior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, the Junior Electrical Engineer will work with more senior team members to provide technical oversight and support throughout the design, construction, testing / commissioning, and delivery of multiple classes of Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard vessels. This oversight and support will be provided through the application of practical job knowledge that is typically obtained through advanced education and work experience in the field of ship design and construction.

The Junior Electrical Engineer will work independently with general supervision from the Senior Electrical Engineers & Electrical Engineering Team Lead to review subcontractor calculations, models, reports, and technical specifications to ensure that electrical requirements from the customer, Classification Society, and shipyard have been achieved in the design. They will also be responsible to assist in developing solutions to resolve technical issued encountered during construction.

To support the major new design and construction projects that are underway the Junior Electrical Engineer will be expected to work in both an office and shipbuilding industrial environment to provide Engineering Solutions to complex problems through the application of theoretical, practical, and lean engineering principles.

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.
• Support the needs of internal and external stakeholders within limits of delegated Technical Authority.
  
  

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 Us

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.

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.