Structural Engineer – Maritime and Port Engineering
Company Overview
Founded in Québec City in 1987, Concept Naval is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm that has been supporting vessel operators, shipyards and other players in the maritime industry for nearly 40 years.
Our team of around 20 professionals brings together naval architects, engineers and technicians with complementary areas of expertise. This company size encourages close working relationships, collaboration and knowledge sharing between colleagues, while allowing everyone to play an active role in projects and develop a broad range of expertise.
Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of a maritime project, from preliminary design through to detailed engineering, as well as the construction, modification, modernisation and repair of vessels and floating structures. With more than 500 projects completed, our team works on assignments across Canada, in partnership with clients, shipyards and partners both locally and internationally.
Concept Naval notably designed two new fully electric ferries for the City of Toronto. The company has also contributed to ferry projects for the Société des traversiers du Québec, the electrification of the Marilyn Bell I, as well as various research vessel, tugboat and specialised workboat projects. These diverse assignments demonstrate the breadth of our expertise and our commitment to supporting the development of the maritime industry, particularly through electrification, greenhouse gas emissions reduction and the integration of new technologies.
Company Culture
At Concept Naval, our culture is built around collaboration, close working relationships and a shared passion for the maritime industry. We are an approachable and committed team where everyone can make a tangible contribution to projects, share their ideas and develop their expertise through a wide range of stimulating assignments.
We also place great importance on enjoying working together and building relationships beyond our projects. Team breakfasts, after-work gatherings, sports activities, outings and company events all provide opportunities to spend time together in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. This culture is also reflected in the way we work, with flexibility, autonomy and an environment that encourages communication and knowledge sharing.
In Québec City, our team also benefits from an exceptional location on the banks of the St Lawrence River, in the heart of Old Québec, right at the foot of the Château Frontenac.
Job Description
As part of our recruitment initiative, we are also looking for talented professionals to join the team at Côté-Jean et Associés (CJA), a multidisciplinary engineering firm with which Concept Naval has maintained a strategic partnership since 2021. This close relationship allows us to share much more than projects: our teams work under the same roof in our Québec City and Montréal offices and regularly collaborate by combining their respective areas of expertise.
CJA brings together professionals specialising in building engineering, mechanical, electrical, industrial and civil engineering, among other disciplines. The complementarity between these fields and Concept Naval’s maritime expertise opens the door to a wide range of large-scale projects throughout Québec and Canada. Each firm retains its own identity and area of expertise, while benefiting from an environment that encourages communication, knowledge sharing and collaboration between professionals.
Founded in 2015 by three engineering professionals with a passion for their field, Côté-Jean et Associés (CJA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Since its beginnings, the firm has grown with the aim of providing flexible, personalised consultancy services focused on close relationships with its clients. Today, CJA has nearly 90 employees based between its headquarters in the Eastern Townships and its offices in Montréal and Québec City. The position can therefore be based at any of these three offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage construction projects involving marine and port structures, ensuring that deadlines and budgets are met.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of marine and port engineering projects, such as docks, piers, breakwaters and offshore platforms, using structural modelling and analysis software.
- Work with the various stakeholders to ensure the implementation of the design and compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Carry out load calculations, simulations and stress analyses to ensure the safety and stability of structures under a range of conditions, including waves, tides and seismic loads.
- Identify and assess structural risks and propose solutions to mitigate them.
- Monitor the condition of existing structures and develop maintenance and rehabilitation plans to ensure their durability and safety.
Languages
French: Advanced
English: Intermediate
Education
University degree (3 or 4 years) in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or Marine Engineering, from a programme recognised by the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
Experience
Senior (9+ years): 10 or more years of professional experience in the field.
Hours per week: 37.5
Hourly rate: CAD $62–$66
Contract type: Permanent position
Additional Information
To view the full job posting and apply for the position advertised by this company, please visit:
These opportunities are being offered as part of the #QuébecRecrute initiative, which brings together around 30 companies and educational institutions from Québec. More than 200 diverse employment and study opportunities are available exclusively to residents and nationals of France, the Schengen Area and the DROM-COM territories.
The deadline to submit your application free of charge is 19 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in Paris on 13 and 14 November 2026.
To find out more about this initiative, please visit:
This recruitment initiative is organised by Drummond économique, Montréal International and Québec International.
Contact
You can send us your CV and cover letter to Guillemette, Valérie :
vguillemette@quebecinternational.ca