Senior Structural Engineer

The Senior Structural Engineer will play a key role at Robert Allan Ltd. in the design of steel and aluminum commercial vessels. You will provide expert technical guidance to a professional team of naval architects and engineers in the design of ship structures including hull and superstructure, deck machinery foundations, machinery foundations, towing fittings and other marine-related structures.  You will review work produced, support the establishment of design and reporting standards, and maintain in-house analysis software and design tools. You will closely coordinate your activities with naval architects, structural designers, and project management staff.

Your qualifications include:

• Professional Engineer qualification, or eligibility for registration by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
• Broad knowledge of general steel and aluminum structural design and ship construction methods and analytical techniques
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills in:
• Mechanics of materials, statics, and dynamics
• Finite Element Analysis techniques
• Design of bolted and welded connections
• Failure analysis of steel and aluminum structures, including fatigue
• Structural vibrations
• Strong computer and software skills, including AutoCAD, Excel, Word. Experience with ANSYS is a definite asset
• Ability to plan and manage tasks within the structural analysis group, for the successful completion of multiple challenging projects
• Willingness to mentor and train technical staff

Please submit your application attention to:

Mr. Brig Henry, P. Eng.
Vice President, Business Administration - careers@ral.ca

We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Phone calls or agency solicitations will not be accepted.