Marine Mechanical Engineer (Office-Based) – All Levels - Company: 3GA Marine Ltd.

Employment Type: Full-time 3GA Marine is a partnership of marine professionals providing engineering, project support, surveying, and consulting services to the Canadian marine industry. With offices in Victoria and Burnaby, we are a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering company delivering practical, turnkey solutions throughout the lifecycle of a vessel. Our work includes engineered solutions for new vessel designs and vessel refits, from concept through implementation.

Projects vary in complexity and scale, from small equipment installations to detailed whole-vessel designs. As the Marine Mechanical Engineer, you will work within the mechanical engineering group for current design and vessel refits projects which vary in complexity and size, from small equipment installations to whole vessel detail designs. Work will vary from on-site to office work.

On-site inspection/surveys work will consist of 3D laser scanning, condition inspections, NDT surveys, data gathering and commissioning support. Design office work will make up most of the tasks and will consist of recent design to refit design engineering work. Engineering work includes all phases, from concept to production design, including but not limited to concept/class level design, equipment selection, fluid flow analysis, heat/mass transfer, and implementation engineering.

Design and drafting of marine systems using AutoCAD and other 3D modelling software ~ Carry out or input to system design calculations using Pipe Flow, MS Excel, etc. that meet class and regulatory requirements, and industry standards ~ Design of marine propulsion systems,



calculations and associated production level deliverables ~ Development of weight estimates and input data for system design ~3D modelling and CAD drawing tasks for production level deliverables. ~ Perform 3D scanning and implementation of virtual reality (VR) design reviews, provide input to training and VR procedures ~ Providing input to budgets, schedules and proposals for engineering projects ~ Represent the company to the marine industry to further build the 3GA reputation as the place for reliable, responsive and affordable engineering. ~ Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent Hold, or be eligible for, EIT or Professional Engineers License to practice in British Columbia. (Eng. required for senior engineer position).

Experience working in a shipyard or ship repair environment preferred. Demonstrated a high degree of technical knowledge and innovative engineering. Strong technical writing skills to produce concise written technical specifications, procedures, and reports.

Strong design and drafting skills for marine systems. Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as Rhinoceros 3D, SolidWorks, or ANSYS etc. Working knowledge of ShipConstructor an asset. Working knowledge of ACAD software and Microsoft Office software suite.

Availability and willingness to travel and conduct ship survey work including surveying of confined spaces. Performance-based bonus plan Competitive salary,



including overtime that may be paid out or banked as time off, based on individual preference Company-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage Partial coverage of relocation expenses Flexible work environment Collaborative office environment Education and training opportunities Compensation will be based on each candidate’s level of experience, demonstrated skills, qualifications, and ability to meet the technical requirements of the role. Candidates with junior to intermediate-level experience will generally be considered within the $70,000 to $105,000 range , depending on their relevant marine engineering background, design capabilities, software proficiency, and overall fit with the position requirements.

Senior Marine

Engineer candidates with advanced technical expertise, leadership capability, responsibility for guiding complex engineering work, mentoring junior team members, reviewing technical deliverables, supporting project planning, and ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and client expectations are met will be considered at a higher hiring rate, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In a senior capacity, this role is expected to positively influence team outcomes by strengthening technical consistency, supporting efficient project execution, improving collaboration across disciplines, and helping the team deliver high-quality work on schedule. The position also includes eligibility for overtime, benefits, training opportunities, and profit sharing based on company and individual performance. 3GA Marine Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

📌 Marine Mechanical Engineer (Office-Based) - All Levels (Vancouver)
🏢 3GA Marine
📍 Vancouver