About Allswater
Allswater supports marine clients with design, engineering and project-management services that turn concepts into practical, buildable solutions. Our work spans new vessels, refits, conversions and operational support.
Our design team works closely with naval architects, marine engineers, shipyards and clients to develop drawings, models and details that help move projects from engineering intent to real-world construction.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Marine Designer to join our team in Halifax or St. John's. This role is for someone who enjoys the details — developing drawings, models and production information that help shipyards and project teams turn design decisions into buildable work.
You will play a key role in developing vessel designs, production drawings and technical documentation for new construction, refit and conversion projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review design drawings, arrangements, construction details and installation packages.
- Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models for vessel design, modification and conversion projects.
- Coordinate with naval architects, marine engineers, clients, shipyards and suppliers to develop practical design solutions.
- Support vessel inspections, site visits, construction activities, Lidar/3D scanning and field measurements.
- Participate in design reviews processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, workflows and tools.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Naval Architecture or a related discipline/experience.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in marine design, shipbuilding, vessel conversions or marine consulting.
- Strong understanding of vessel construction practices, marine systems integration and production-design principles.
- Experience preparing detailed construction, fabrication and installation drawings.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D marine design software.
- Experience working with shipyards, vessel operators and multidisciplinary marine engineering teams on new construction, refit or conversion projects.
- Familiarity with Transport Canada requirements and classification society standards.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
Why Join Allswater?
We take design seriously — and still think ships are cool.
- Interesting, varied work across vessel design, modification, conversion, refit and production-support projects.
- Work closely with out team and clients to solve practical design problems.
- Gain exposure to projects across Canada and internationally.
- A collaborative design environment where detailed work is valued and supported.
- Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A workplace that values practical drawings, thoughtful details, quality standards and work-life balance.
Skills Required
- Diploma in Naval Architecture or a related discipline or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience in marine design, shipbuilding, vessel conversions, or marine consulting
- Strong understanding of vessel construction practices, marine systems integration, and production-design principles
- Experience preparing detailed construction, fabrication, and installation drawings
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D marine design software
- Experience working with shipyards, vessel operators, and multidisciplinary marine engineering teams on new construction, refit, or conversion projects
- Familiarity with Transport Canada requirements and classification society standards
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
- Practical, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
What We Do
Allswater is a privately owned ship design, naval architecture, and marine engineering firm with offices in Halifax, St. John's, and San Sebastián, Spain. It provides single-source ship design, marine engineering, and project management support for new and existing vessels, serving clients across Canada and internationally on new builds, conversions, construction support, and in-service vessels, including work in electrification, alternative fuels, and decarbonization.
