Intern, Naval Architecture 8 Months

As the Intern Naval Architecture Intern you will support the Manager Naval Architecture in executing the successful completion of design analysis and production support activities through the phases of the project. This role provides hands-on exposure to ship design engineering and construction within a complex shipbuilding environment.

Note: Due to business needs this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver V7P 2R2

What youll do:

In this role you will provide day-to-day support while assisting and coordinating specific activities including:

• Support the preparation development review and tracking of design deliverables drawings calculations technical reports and specifications.
• Assist with stability weight management arrangement development and performance analyses.
• Coordinate the flow of technical information between engineering disciplines production teams suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews project meetings and technical discussions while documenting actions and following up on assigned tasks.
• Assist with surveying to verify design compliance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering tools processes templates and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help ensure that technical requirements schedules and project objectives are achieved.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and support document control activities in accordance with Seaspans processes.

What youll bring:

• Candidatesmust be currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree program in Naval Architecture Ocean Engineering Marine Engineering or a related discipline or be accepted into a Masters degree program in Naval Architecture.
• Be eligible to meet the criteria for Reliability and Controlled Goods Security Clearance.
• Interested students should have a passion for shipbuilding and be interested in implementing Naval Architecture concepts within a production environment.
• Students must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial setting.
• Strong technical skills include the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information.
• Experience and proficiency with CAD/CAM software such as AutoCAD Rhino 3D Cadmatic General Hydrostatics (GHS) ShipWeight NAPA ShipMo or similar design tools is considered an asset.
• Excellent digital literacy including programs that are a part of the Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel Word PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Why youll love working here:

• Gain hands-on experience in one of Canadas largest and most complex shipbuilding programs.

• Work alongside experienced naval architects engineers and industry professionals.

• Develop technical skills project coordination and problem-solving skills in a real-world shipbuilding environment.

• Enjoy a supportive team culture that promotes learning mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunity to gain experience and connect with like-minded students.
• Complimentary on-site parking and access to Seaspans employee shuttle service Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.
• Seaspans Internships are 4 months in duration. We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $28.00/hour.

Start Date of Internship: January 5 2027

End Date of Internship: April 30 2027

Application Closing Date: October 4th 2026 at 11:59pm PST.

Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications we may need to close this posting ahead of the closing date therefore we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

To learn more about our InternSHIP Program visit our website: Builds Ships