Senior Marine Lofting Designer — Remote Contract

Elliott-Bay-Design-Group-; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Generous PTO

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Medical premiums covered 90%

Job summary

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) seeks an experienced project-based designer/lofter to develop complex marine structural designs and mentor junior designers. You will review project requirements, meet with clients, and draft reports while ensuring compliance with USCG and ABA regulations.

The assignment runs Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 2027 and may become permanent based on project needs. Travel may be required, and benefits are discussed upon engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in maritime lofting or design support.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ship Constructor experience in structures required.
• AutoCAD certificate or equivalent experience.
• Strong AutoCAD and Rhino skills.
• Experience with licensed engineering firms or marine production/transport industries.
• Thorough understanding of marine construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate concepts and develop functional structural designs of marine vessels and components.
• Produce new structural plans with little or no guidance.
• Provide design support by reviewing requirements, meeting with clients, and drafting reports.
• Provide feedback to project manager on progress, issues, and solutions.
• Develop familiarity with USCG and ABA regulations.

Skills

Lofting & design

AutoCAD

Rhino

USCG & ABA regulations

Client collaboration

Team guidance to juniors

Analytical problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

AutoCAD certificate

Ship Constructor experience (structures)

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Ship Constructor

MS Office

Job description

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) seeks an experienced project-based designer/lofter to develop complex marine structural designs and mentor junior designers. You will review project requirements, meet with clients, and draft reports while ensuring compliance with USCG and ABA regulations.

The assignment runs Oct 1, 2026 to Apr 2027 and may become permanent based on project needs. Travel may be required, and benefits are discussed upon engagement.