Electrical Designers

Genoa Design International•Mount Pearl, NL

About The Position

We’re growing our Design & Consulting team and looking for talented Electrical Designers to help shape the future of shipbuilding! As a Designer at Genoa, you’ll be at the forefront of major marine projects, transforming complex concepts into precise production designs and immersive 3D models. From powering innovative vessels to solving real-world engineering challenges, your work will directly support the creation of world-class ships. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of expertise, you’ll collaborate with a passionate team, work with cutting-edge tools, and play a hands-on role in bringing ambitious designs to life with accuracy, creativity, and impact. At Genoa, founded in 1995 and a leader in production design and 3D modeling services for the shipbuilding and offshore industries, we believe success is built by people who are passionate, curious, and committed to excellence. Proudly supporting major initiatives like Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and commercial projects across North America, we foster an environment where collaboration drives innovation, learning and development are continuous, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our future.

Requirements

A technical diploma or degree in a relevant field (naval architecture, marine engineering, or electrical design) or a combination of education and experience.
Marine design experience in a related discipline, along with hands-on experience working with 3D product models for new ship construction and/or refit projects.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
Experience with CMPIC or similar cable management software.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and ShipConstructor.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities, along with effective project and deadline management skills.
Obtaining security clearance may be a requirement for this position, and as part of the process, the successful candidate will undergo a background check and personal reference verification.
Candidates must be either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada to be eligible for this position and to successfully obtain the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to a shipyard or production environment would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of AVEVA, Cadmatic, Foran, or other ship design software is an asset.

Responsibilities

Creating and modifying complex models of electrical systems, fabrication drawings, and drafting support according to project requirements for structural and distributive systems.
Updating drawings based on mark-ups and redlines.
Ensuring quality control for project work in line with Genoa’s quality management system.
Adhering to all regulatory standards, classification rules (such as DNV, Lloyds/GL), design guidelines, and client-specific requirements.
Interpreting technical, detailed design, and construction drawings for 3D model structural design and distributed systems.
Reviewing and coordinating vendor design documents to confirm compliance with design requirements.
Assisting with the preparation and implementation of Change Orders.
Using cable routing software to auto-route cables within the model.
Producing and verifying cable pull and termination sheets.
Taking on additional duties as required to support the team and organization.