Mechanical Systems Engineering Lead
About The Position
BC Ferries has launched a new Fleet Renewal organization to address challenges such as constrained system capacity, aging major assets, and environmental sustainability. This team will deliver new vessels and upgrades to shore-based infrastructure, representing the largest capital investment in the company's history. The Mechanical Systems Engineering Lead will be part of the Fleet Renewal technical staff, contributing to shipbuilding project requirements and specifications. This role involves developing engineering solutions that align with technical specifications, budget, and schedule, and is primarily responsible for overseeing the design and integration of marine propulsion, auxiliary, and ancillary systems on new vessels. The position acts as a subject matter expert, providing design guidance and technical decisions to shipyards, contractors, suppliers, and operational stakeholders. They will also respond to technical queries, support acceptance testing, and conduct requirements verification internationally and onboard vessels. Occasional travel, including international travel and work onboard ships at sea, is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent is required
- 5+ yrs Progressive experience working as a marine engineer including time spent working in a design role on shipboard systems
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering is preferred
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) License is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides senior mechanical engineering expertise and technical guidance related to propulsion, auxiliary, mechanical, piping, HVAC, and other mechanical systems.
- Leads or contributes to the design, integration, evaluation, testing, optimization, and delivery of complex engineering systems and technical projects, including technical reviews and approvals, design validation, acceptance testing, and performance verification.
- Translates business and operational needs into clear requirements, ensuring engineering solutions align with organizational objectives, corporate standards, operator needs, and operational priorities.
- Develops, reviews, and maintains technical specifications, design requirements, and supporting documentation.
- Evaluates engineering designs, technical solutions, and system performance to ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, environmental, and organizational requirements.
- Provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise to engineers, project teams, shipyards, contractors, suppliers, and operational stakeholders.
- Provides recommendations to improve designs in the areas of safety, reliability, maintainability, cost, and operational considerations.
- Investigates, analyses, and resolves complex engineering issues, technical risks, and operational challenges, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, engineering practices, and regulatory developments, recommending opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Provides mentorship, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing to support the development of engineering capability and technical excellence across the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
