Waterfront Engineering Senior Electrical Engineer (Permanent) – Victoria, BC Expected Salary:

$86,879 to $106,185

Overview In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Our Canadian team leverages global expertise to ensure Canada’s critical services and assets are ready and reliable for defence and civil customers, contributing to Babcock’s Purpose: “Creating a safe and secure world, together.”

Our Principles

Be Curious – challenge the status quo and ask “how might we?”

Think: Outcomes – measure success by results and positive impact

Be Kind – be kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet

Collaborate – Babcock is stronger together

Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined

Own and Deliver – everyone plays a part in our success

Benefits Health & Well‑being

100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums

Wellness benefit promotes healthy lifestyles

Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) support

Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment

Planning for the Future

Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings to RRSP/DPSP; colleagues can also contribute to TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

Agile workplace for this position

Compressed work schedule option

Competitive annual vacation and additional time off during holiday closures

Growth and Recognition

Comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program





Training and support for career development and membership dues

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Waterfront Engineering Marine Systems – Electrical Team Lead and contribute to the successful delivery of technical deliverables.

Prepare and approve deviations and waivers for submarine electrical equipment.

Draft, review, and approve repair specifications for submarine maintenance activities.

Draft, review, and approve (when delegated) electrical engineering policies, procedures and internal standards.

Provide mentoring and professional oversight for a team of engineers and technologists.

Assess, document, and communicate risks associated with submarine engineering systems to internal and external customers.

Be responsive to Project Managers for energetic program delivery requirements in a shipyard waterfront environment.

Authorize and evaluate Test Forms as part of Joint Test Group on behalf of Engineering.

Act as the System Group Coordinator and System Lead to oversee complex fault diagnosis activities and system operations.

Identify risks, impacts, mitigations, and opportunities.

Conduct other duties as necessary or reasonably assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, licensed to practice in Canada as a Professional Engineer.





8+ years of electrical engineering experience (naval industry considered an asset).

3+ years of submarine specific experience (considered an asset).

Experience in design and maintenance of platform electrical systems such as power and distribution, control and instrumentation, motors, generators and propulsion.

Experience in design and maintenance of combat electrical systems such as radar, sonar and communications.

Experience providing professional oversight and mentorship within a technical team.

Superior verbal and written communication skills, including writing formal reports and making presentations.

Eligibility for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

EEO Statement Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Indigenous Rights Statement Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

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