About the role#
The Project Engineering Intern supports a multi-disciplinary team through the full lifecycle of shipbuilding, from design and planning to construction and final acceptance. You will help ensure engineering work meets project cost and schedule requirements while identifying opportunities to improve processes. This role reports to the Director, Project Engineering.
What you'll do#
- Apply project management methods to complete pre-production and production support activities.
- Develop tools and processes to solve technical problems and support shipbuilding milestones.
- Identify process inefficiencies and work with your supervisor to implement solutions.
- Drive the timely closure of technical issues to ensure engineering deliverables meet commitments.
- Manage engineering maturity targets in coordination with key stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Marine, Mechanical, Integrated, or Systems Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
- Strong digital literacy with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently, manage your time, and stay organized.
- Comfort working in a heavy industrial setting.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval and Reliability Status security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Term: Winter 2027 to Summer 2027.
About Seaspan ULC
Seaspan ULC operates as a group of Canadian companies focused on marine transportation and shipbuilding. The business provides ship repair, refit services, and commercial ferry operations along the West Coast. Founded in 1886, the organization maintains its headquarters in North Vancouver. It employs over 2,500 people to support coastal commerce.
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