Senior Electrical Technologist at J.D. Irving, Dartmouth, NS

About the role

Fleetway Inc., a division of J.D. Irving, Limited, is actively seeking a dedicated Senior Electrical Technologist to join their team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This pivotal role offers the chance to engage in exciting, high-impact work that directly contributes to Canada’s national defence. Working across various critical projects, you will provide essential technical support for naval and commercial vessels, ensuring the Royal Canadian Navy remains ready to help, ready to lead, and ready to fight. If you are passionate about purpose-driven work and thrive in collaborative environments, Fleetway encourages you to apply and contribute meaningfully to Canada’s defence sector.

Details

As a Senior Electrical Technologist, your expertise will be instrumental in developing comprehensive technical studies, creating precise electrical drawings, and defining robust system specifications for both naval and commercial vessels. This includes the critical task of selecting and integrating equipment across diverse electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. You will perform in-depth analyses of power and communication systems, including complex voltage drop and short-circuit current calculations. A key aspect of this role involves preparing clear, detailed reports to support sound engineering recommendations and informed decision-making. Furthermore, you will be responsible for integrating crucial engineering changes into existing ship designs, meticulously ensuring both regulatory compliance and overall system integrity. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is fundamental to successfully executing complex systems integration projects across the fleet.

Fleetway is a proud Canadian company with over 40 years of experience, committed to ensuring Canada’s maritime fleets are reliable and fit for purpose. They serve as a trusted technical partner throughout the design, construction, in-service, and end-of-life phases of vessels. Their comprehensive professional technical services include Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, and Project Management, among others. As part of J.D. Irving, Limited, a company founded in 1882 with a team of 20,000 dedicated employees across Eastern Canada and the USA, you will be joining a dynamic environment that values integrity and results. J.D. Irving is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, actively fostering an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply and thrive. They support growth and development opportunities, including assistance with professional certifications and memberships, and offer flexible work hours. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet every single requirement, as the focus is on identifying key skills and qualities for these important projects.