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Marine Designer Technologist

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Sep 25, 2026
  • 1 position

$77,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 23, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Associate

Job summary

Produce and coordinate marine design and modeling work, including ship drawings, detailed design packages, surveys, and as-fitted documentation for marine platforms. Apply relevant standards and codes to assess structures and systems, develop repair or refit specifications, and contribute to project delivery and team collaboration.

Job details

Department: Technical Capability Location: Canada Compensation: CA$77,000 - CA$85,000 / year Description Job Title: Marine Designer Technologist Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Annual Salary: $77,000-85,000 About BMT BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org. Key Responsibilities The Marine Designer Technologist is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing design and modelling work in support of client taskings for small to large platforms. General Responsibilities and tasks include: Support Capability department in providing engineering services to internal and external customers. Independently undertake technical work which requires coordination with colleagues and making a substantial contribution to assigned projects. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct. Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice under the guidance of senior staff members. Work within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures. Demonstrate willingness and active adoption of coaching and mentoring provided by senior staff and support with mentorship to junior staff in developing technical competency. Contributes to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities. Role Specific Knowledge of marine and ship design aspects, awareness of staged design development and maintaining design intent. Proven experience producing a range of ship drawings, including General arrangements, Structural drawings and details, Equipment layouts including associated system schematics, piping arrangements, and electrical wire diagrams, and Detailed design drawings including fabrication and installation drawings. Apply project and company CAD standards, drawing conventions, title block requirements, revision control, and configuration management procedures. Conduct ship or submarine surveys and site verification activities including: Validate existing structure and system configurations, Incorporate as-fitted details into drawing packages, and Produce survey reports which compile inspection findings and follow client, Class or Standard designated formats. Awareness of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders. Apply knowledge to resolve technical issues of moderate scope and complexity using proven approaches and techniques including: Development of design or technical specifications to resolve complex repairs. Assessment of structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine whether repairs or changes are required. Assessment of structures and systems against relevant codes and standards to determine design changes and refits. Provide input to risk assessments for design or repair specifications. Essential Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A College Technologist Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant computer aided design (CAD) and drafting experience producing engineering, detailed design or production drawings for ships, submarines or other marine assets. Advanced expertise in 2D drafting and 3D modelling software packages including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar. Provincial certification for Engineering Technologists. Eligible for a Canadian security clearance. Desirable: Experience supporting a Marine Drawing Office. Practical experience working with marine platform systems (small or large boats). Experience working in a fast-paced commercial shipyard environment. Experience and knowledge of Department of Defence drawing templates and standards. Why Work For Us? At BMT we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We believe in a cooperative and collaborative work environment and support and encourage career growth. The Successful Candidate Will Receive a Competitive Salary Commensurate With Skill, Ability And Experience, As Well As a Comprehensive Benefit Package Including Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account) Employee and Family Assistance program Parental/Maternity leave top-up program RRSP or TFSA matching program Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement Training and development opportunities Employee recognition program Employee referral program 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.

What you’ll do

Produce and coordinate marine design and modeling work, including ship drawings, detailed design packages, surveys, and as-fitted documentation for marine platforms. Apply relevant standards and codes to assess structures and systems, develop repair or refit specifications, and contribute to project delivery and team collaboration.

Requirements

Requires a college technologist diploma in naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline, provincial engineering technologist certification, and at least five years of relevant CAD and drafting experience on marine assets. Candidates need advanced 2D drafting and 3D modeling skills, eligibility for Canadian security clearance, and knowledge of marine design standards; marine drawing office, shipyard, and Department of Defence standards experience are desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, And Vision Plan • Health Care Spending Account • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Parental And Maternity Leave Top-Up Program • RRSP Or TFSA Matching Program • Flexible Work Hours • Hybrid Work Arrangement • Training And Development Opportunities • Employee Recognition Program • Employee Referral Program

Listed skills

  • 3D Modeling · Preferred
  • SolidWorks · Preferred
  • AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Marine And Ship Design
  • 2D Drafting
  • 3D Modeling
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Rhino
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Ship Drawing Production
  • General Arrangement Drawings
  • Structural Drawings
  • Equipment Layouts And System Schematics
  • Piping Arrangements
  • Electrical Wiring Diagrams
  • Marine Surveys And Site Verification
  • Configuration Management
  • Risk Assessment

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Art & Design
  • Government & Public Sector

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