Junior Marine Systems Engineer

Department: Technical Capability Location: Canada Compensation: CA$70,000 - CA$83,000 / year Description Job Title: Junior Marine Systems Engineer Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Annual Salary: $70,000-83,000 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 Junior Marine Systems Engineer is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing work in support of client taskings in the field of Marine Systems Engineering. Responsibilities And Tasks Include Support Marine Systems department in providing engineering services to internal and external customers. Participate in technical work under the guidance of senior staff members. 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 in developing technical competency within specific discipline. Contributes to building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities. Role Specific Apply basic knowledge and understanding of Marine / Mechanical design on small simple platforms (tug, barge, ferry) to large complex ships (surface combatants, submarines, cargo and passenger vessels) in one or more areas: Component selection; Equipment arrangement; Propulsion and Auxiliary systems; Application of standards for pumps, valves, flanges, and piping; Heat/Cooling load calculations; and Metallurgical considerations. As part of a team, contribute to working with Shipyards, Dockyards, Owners, Class and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation. Support the development of feasibility studies, concept designs, installation design and integration of new and replacement equipment, including communicating design outputs using 2D drawings or 3D models. Gain familiarization of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders. Essential Skills, Knowledge & Expertise University Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Eligible for a Canadian security clearance. Registered with Professional Engineering in Province of work and actively working towards obtaining a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation. Desirable: Two years of experience (Co-Op or Industry acceptable). Knowledge of surface ships. Knowledge of submarines. Knowledge of shipyard processes and procedures. 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.

The Junior Marine Systems Engineer provides engineering services for internal and external clients, focusing on marine and mechanical design for various vessel types. Responsibilities include conducting ship surveys, developing feasibility studies, and integrating new equipment using 2D and 3D design tools.

Candidates must hold a University Degree in Mechanical Engineering and be eligible for Canadian security clearance. Registration with a provincial Professional Engineering body and progress toward a P.Eng. designation are required.

• Medical plan • Dental plan • Vision plan • Health Care Spending Account • Employee and Family Assistance program • Parental/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

• 3D ModelingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Marine Systems Engineering
• Mechanical Design
• Component Selection
• Equipment Arrangement
• Propulsion Systems
• Auxiliary Systems
• Heat/Cooling Load Calculations
• Metallurgical Considerations
• 2D Drawings
• 3D Modeling
• Ship Surveys
• IMO Regulations
• Class Society Rules
• Transport Canada Regulations
• Canadian Forces Technical Orders

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Consulting
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level