Opportunities for Professional Engineers at Irving Shipbuilding
Join us and turn bold ideas into world‑class ships. As an Engineer, you’ll design and plan the processes, tools, and equipment that power high‑quality, efficient construction, repair, testing, and delivery of vessels that define excellence.
In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor—bringing your expertise in theoretical, practical, and lean engineering disciplines to a dynamic shipbuilding environment. Your work will directly impact innovation, performance, and progress on projects that matter.
Why You’ll Love It Here
These applications could be used for various areas … Naval Architecture, Planning, Combat Systems, Production Engineering, Field Service Engineering, Electrical Engineering and more!
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note this position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence at one of our four locations.
Thank you for submitting your application to be considered for future Engineering opportunities. Only those considered for a role will be contacted.
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage applicants to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self‑identify.
About The Team
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding : shipsforcanada.ca / opportunities.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Shipbuilding
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Professional Engineer • Dartmouth, NS, CA