Senior Marine Structural Project Engineer (Aluminum & Steel)

CORE Group; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to design, analyze, and construct aluminum and steel vessel structures in an active shipyard environment. You will split time between the engineering office and fabrication shops, coordinating with production, planning, quality, and program management to turn engineering requirements into practical solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers as needed and oversee engineering subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of marine engineering, shipbuilding, or vessel design experience.
• Working knowledge of aluminum and/or steel vessel structures.
• Experience developing structural drawings, models, calculations, and production documentation.
• Strong CAD and 3D modeling skills.
• Familiarity with marine classification and regulatory requirements (ABS).
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design aluminum and steel vessel structures to specs and applicable marine standards.
• Develop structural models, production drawings, calculations, and BOMs.
• Perform structural analysis in support of fabrication and shipyard projects.
• Loft and nest vessel components for CNC cutting and fabrication.
• Support structural design through fabrication, assembly, testing, and completion.
• Resolve structural issues during construction and disposition non-conformances.
• Coordinate with planners, weld engineers, designers, production leads, quality, and other disciplines.
• Support weight, stability, and structural integration assessments.
• Maintain structural standards and engineering documentation.
• Assist with estimating and proposal work in early project stages.
• Participate in vessel testing and sea trials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and fabrication processes.

Skills

Marine engineering experience

CAD and 3D modeling

Ability to read complex drawings

Communication of engineering solutions

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino

ShipConstructor

Job description

Core Group Resources is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to design, analyze, and construct aluminum and steel vessel structures in an active shipyard environment. You will split time between the engineering office and fabrication shops, coordinating with production, planning, quality, and program management to turn engineering requirements into practical solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers as needed and oversee engineering subcontractors.