Marine Engineering Technologist

Terms of Employment: Permanent, full-time

Hours per week: 37.5

Wage: $78,400 – $83,000 annually

Benefits: extended health benefits, employee bonus

Language of work: English

Company Business Address: #400 – 250 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Work Location: #400 – 250 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Company Profile: Robert Allan Ltd. is Canada’s oldest privately owned consulting Naval Architectural firm, established in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our experience includes designs for vessels of almost all types, from small fishing boats to ocean-going ferries. We are best known for our work in tug and barge transportation, ship-assist and escort tugs, fast patrol craft, fireboats and shallow-draft vessels. We provide professional marine consulting and design services to a worldwide client base.

Job Description: The Marine Engineering Technologist will work as part of a team to produce diagrams and arrangements related to ship machinery and domestic systems generally under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and will report to the Manager, Marine Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Produce ship systems diagrams and arrangements such as bilge, ballast, fuel, firefighting, machinery cooling, compressed air, lube oil, machinery exhaust, machinery space ventilation, domestic systems, HVAC, etc.
• Prepare documented calculations in support of design work.
• Assist with machinery and piping weight estimates.
• Assist with developing AutoCAD office standards (blocks, tables, etc.) and other design tools.
• Work in compliance with the Robert Allan Ltd ISO 9001 Quality Management Plan
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience of marine systems and piping arrangement/layout design in a shipyard or design office environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma of Technology in Marine or Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Skills:
  • High level of competence with AutoCAD software.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Teams.
  • Familiarity with key aspects of ship structures, machinery and systems, and interpretation of related technical drawings and other.
  • Proficiency in Rhino, ShipConstructor and/or other 3D design software.
• Competencies
  • Shows initiative, takes pride in work and is passionate about achieving high-quality, accurate results.
  • Able to work independently and manage priorities.
  • Able to multi-task and manage time in a dynamic design environment.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English.

How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to apply@ral.ca