Engineer III, Electrical

Job Description

The Engineer III, Electrical is 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

What You’ll Do

• 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.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 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.
  
  
  

Why you’ll love working here

• 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 candidate’s 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.
  
  
  

The estimated salary for this position is $105,300 - $128,700. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.