Junior Systems / Trials Engineer - NETE
Weir Marine Engineering / NETE
Halifax NS, Canada
Permanent/Full-time, On-site (remote work possible)
CCS26-30

About the role
Weir Marine Engineering is seeking a Junior Systems/Trials Engineer in Training to join our Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) team in Halifax. In this role, you will support the Royal Canadian Navy with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of Marine and Combat Systems Equipment, technical documentation, and hands-on Test and Evaluation activities for ships and submarines. The candidate should be capable of managing extensive technical documentation and engineering workflows, while showing a strong interest in developing their knowledge of Department of National Defence system engineering practices. 

What we do at Weir
Since 1953, Weir has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in LaSalle, with operations in Halifax, Lévis, Victoria, and Ottawa-Gatineau. More than 460 Weir employees currently support the Royal Canadian Navy and DND by providing specialized testing and evaluation services across a wide range of technical disciplines. This strong foundation in engineering excellence, innovation, and mission-critical support reflects Weir’s broader commitment to solving complex challenges across industries worldwide. 

Today, Weir is a global leader in mining technology, helping customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and sustainably. As the world transitions to renewable energy, Weir works alongside mining companies to move less rock, use less energy, conserve water, and reduce waste, driving smarter, more sustainable mining practices for the future.

Learn more about us: http://www.global.weir/services/marine-engineering/ 

What you’ll do

• Engineering Support: Assisting a senior engineer with the development, testing, and analysis of material-related issues in ship and submarine equipment, while also attending meetings and documenting decisions and reports as needed.

• Verification and Validation (V&V): Conduct V&V of Marine and Combat Systems specifications, equipment installations, commissioning activities, evaluations, and testing procedures.

• Testing: Perform testing and evaluation in accordance with approved test plans and documents aboard ships and submarines, and at field and lab sites; 

• Technical Review: Contribute to review, update and validation of maintenance and engineering policies/documents of naval systems; Manage technical documents using SharePoint applications for various subsites for Ship and Submarine Class documentation

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• Security & Eligibility: Must obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which necessitates Canadian citizenship and a minimum of 10 years of continuous residence in Canada.

• Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering (or equivalent), with eligibility to register as an EIT and work towards P. Eng. certification.

• Mandatory: Very good organizational skills with attention to details and quality, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Desirable: Experience with naval engineering or the defense industry and a solid grasp of basic systems engineering principles relevant to marine environments

• Desirable: Proficient in developing precise technical documentation and diagrams, applying design principles effectively, and refining naval equipment processes through constructive feedback.

• Desirable: Proficient in English communication across all formats and levels, with the ability to draft clear reports, technical documents, and procedural manuals for diverse audiences.

Why join Weir?

We live our values—we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose—to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world class engineering, materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. 

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits
•    Competitive pay
•    Career development and learning support
•    Access to global inclusion networks
•    Regional and team-specific benefits
•    Sharebuilder scheme
•    Wellness support for you and your family
 

(CCS26-30)