Junior Mechanical Engineer (Co-op)

Are you a Junior Mechanical Engineer Student looking for an opportunity in the marine industry? Join Fleetway Inc.’s engineering team and be a part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and the Halifax Class Design Agent contracts. Through these contracts, Fleetway’s engineers and technologists provide a full range of technical data management and engineering support services to the Royal Canadian Navy. Be part of a team that produces complex designs to support new structures and systems, that will ensure the Royal Canadian Navy is “ready to help, ready to lead, and ready to fight”. 

If we sound like a team you’d like to be a part of, and make a difference with, then we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a qualified Junior Mechanical Engineer student from Dalhousie University or Memorial University of Newfoundland for our Dartmouth NS office location. 

• Developing 3D models 
• Developing 2D drawings
•  Specifications development
•  Report writing and equipment selection
•  Performing piping system calculations
• Incorporating Engineering Changes into existing designs
• Collaborating with project team
• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Degree Program at either Dalhousie University or Memorial University of Newfoundland
• 0-2 years experience in 2D drafting
• 3D modeling Experience in Microstation and/or AutoCAD and asset 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian government security clearances

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.