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Senior Engineer, Marine Engineering
ID 1321
Role Location CAN - Halifax, CAN - Ottawa, CAN - Victoria
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About the role

BMT Canada is recruiting for a Senior Engineer, who has knowledge and experience covering the full submarine lifecycle, to join our experienced team. 

In this role you will support the International Submarine Program Manager to manage activities, delivery projects and provide technical knowledge within the scope of their program.

This role includes the long-term (recuring minimum 6 month) deployment at one of our overseas client sites, providing technical leadership and oversight to a team of experienced engineers and technologists.

Specifically, tasks you will perform include,

·       reviewing, preparing and providing briefs at all levels (internal to BMT and to the client),

·       delivering presentations to stakeholders,

·       identification of technical and program risks,

·       development of work schedules,

·       providing engineering design and construction advice and consultancy,

·       participating in multi-disciplinary project teams in support of client taskings.

·       proactively interact with clients, developing a thorough understanding of their needs, and work to exceed expectations,

·       ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with the project statement of work and is checked in accordance with the relevant project and/or BMT Quality Procedure,

·       utilizing knowledge of domain specific standards

·       providing Technical Assurance (TA) of deliverables or providing guidance and advice to others doing these TA activities, and

·       providing leadership to the BMT team by: 

o   Contributing to the objectives and direction of the International Submarine program and positively and actively supporting the decisions of the management team,

o   Freely sharing information and mutually supporting other BMT staff to optimize the overall success of BMT Canada,

o   Contributing to a culture of operational and technical excellence,

o   Motivating staff and creating an environment where they can ask questions and voice their concerns,

o   Being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes, and

o   Working with the team to inspire them to reach their goals.

While not on deployment you will be required to execute work in support of other client taskings.

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible team members, who possess the following knowledge, experience, and skills:

Essential:

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in a marine engineering environment.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a submarine engineering environment.
  • Experience within complex maritime design programs.
  • Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair.
  • Experience leading teams within a maritime program.
  • An understanding of standards for government and commercial vessels.
  • Experience working in the Defence industry, preferable shipbuilding, or ship repair environment.
  • Ability to manage and lead peers without direct authority.
  • Ability to influence and earn the respect of clients.
  • Proficient user of Microsoft 365 suite of projects (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Task Boards, Teams).

Desirable:

  • Provincial licence for practicing as a Professional Engineer.
  • Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.

About BMT 

We exist to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. We create environments where people with outstanding technical knowledge deliver meaningful, practical solutions. We are driven by a commitment to a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future to find out more about BMT  click here .

BMT hires talented people and welcomes applications from everyone. BMT is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We know that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to achieving our purpose as a business which is to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time (to find out more  click here ).  Our passion and goal are to build more diverse teams and to create an environment where employees are engaged, thriving, and feel a sense of belonging.

Benefits

At BMT, our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits in areas including health, family, finance, and personal development.  

Don’t hesitate to ask more about our benefits during the hiring process. 

Salary Range

120,000 - 145,000

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Does this sound like you? If so, please submit your application via our company Careers page. We look forward to learning more about you.

BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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