About the role#
Seaspan ULC is hiring an Intern for Project Engineering. This is a full-time, paid internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will support a multi-disciplinary team to drive engineering work from design through construction. The role focuses on meeting cost and schedule requirements for shipbuilding projects.
What you'll do#
- Apply project management methods to complete pre-production and production support activities.
- Develop tools and processes for the Polar Icebreaker project to solve technical problems.
- Identify process inefficiencies and work with your supervisor on solutions.
- Drive the timely closure of technical issues to ensure engineering deliverables meet project commitments.
- Apply engineering maturity and lifecycle management practices.
- Ensure maturity targets are agreed upon with key stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Marine, Mechanical, Integrated, Systems Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working in a heavy industrial setting.
- A self-starter attitude with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval and Reliability Status security clearance.
Location & details#
- This position is fully on-site in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
- The internship runs from January 4, 2027, to April 30, 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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