Mechanical Engineer or Naval Architecture Engineer, Co-op

About the role#

Fleetway Inc. is seeking a Mechanical or Naval Architecture Engineering co-op student to join the engineering team in St. John's, NL for the Fall 2026 term. This role supports Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and the Halifax Class Design Agent contracts, providing technical data management and engineering support services for the Royal Canadian Navy. You will work alongside a team of Naval Architects, Mechanical and Electrical engineers, and technologists on a variety of government, military, commercial, and industrial projects.

What you'll do#

• Develop and interpret 3D models of equipment, foundations, piping systems, and structures for client vessels.
• Create and interpret 2D drawings, including parts, assemblies, installations, and various diagrams.
• Research vessel documentation, review engineering changes, and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Work on Engineering Changes (ECs) related to ships, systems, and equipment modifications.
• Manage and implement ECs to ensure new or sustained capabilities.
• Support projects from initial change to installation and acceptance on board vessels.
• Conduct market research, option analysis, system requirement determination, calculations, impact assessments, and write specifications.
• Develop technical studies, drawings, and specifications for government and commercial vessels.
• Perform report writing, equipment selection, structural design, and analysis.
• Work on systems integration projects and conduct engineering analyses such as finite element analysis, weights, or stability.

What you'll need#

• Current enrolment in a Mechanical Engineering or Ocean Naval Engineering program at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Interest in Rhino or other 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian Government Security Clearance.

Location & details#

• Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Modality: On-site.
• Employment type: Full-time co-op.