Principal Engineer, Mechanical

Fleetway Inc. is hiring a Principal Engineer, Mechanical to support exciting, high-impact work from our offices across Canada. You’ll play a key role in major defense projects, helping ensure the Royal Canadian Navy remains ready to help, ready to lead, and ready to fight.

If you're passionate about purpose-driven work, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s defense sector—we want to hear from you.

• Provide technical guidance and support to the Technical Team to ensure high-quality execution of assigned work and continuous development of team capabilities
• Lead quality assurance activities, technical training initiatives, and project delivery for complex engineering challenges
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, calculations, and technical specifications as part of multidisciplinary project teams
• Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including customers, systems engineering, production engineering, program management, and shipyards
• Serve as the primary escalation point and decision-maker for technical issues within the discipline
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing, and support of individual Personal Development Plans
• Develop, author, and maintain engineering processes and procedures to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality deliverables

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in mechanical systems design, analysis, and integration
• Proven experience within the shipbuilding or offshore industry, with strong familiarity in marine systems, standards, and environments
• Holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing, demonstrating recognized technical competence and professional accountability

We're committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group, as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we're happy to help.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.