Structural Engineer II, Marine

Vigor Marine Group; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine Group in Washington state is seeking a Structural Engineer II to support vessel structural design, analysis, CNC lofting, and production integration for our marine fabrication programs.

You will design structures, perform analysis, support fabrication, ensure ABS and other standards compliance, and collaborate with planners and engineers to deliver safe, reliable vessels.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering required; Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering preferred
• Five years of marine experience required; vessel design and construction experience preferred
• Experience with CFR, Classing Society rules, ABYC, IEEE, and military contracts preferred
• Familiarity with ABS standards
• Strong problem-solving and communication in a shipyard environment
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Design vessel structures and produce models, drawings, and BOMs
• Perform structural analysis and CNC lofting/nesting
• Support fabrication and installation teams throughout construction
• Evaluate non-conformances and resolve structural engineering issues
• Coordinate with planners, weld engineers, and production leads
• Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, AISC, CFR, ABYC, IEEE and other standards
• Support weight, stability, and structural integration assessments
• Participate in sea trials and support estimators during project planning

Skills

Maritime structural design

Problem solving in shipyard

Documentation & communication

Education

BS in engineering

Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino

Job description

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a Structural Engineer II to support vessel structural design, analysis, CNC lofting/nesting, and production integration for our Marine Fabrication programs.

What You’ll Do:

• Design vessel structures and produce models, drawings, and BOMs
• Perform structural analysis and CNC lofting/nesting
• Support fabrication and installation teams throughout construction
• Evaluate non-conformances and resolve structural engineering issues
• Coordinate with planners, weld engineers, and production leads
• Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, AISC, CFR, ABYC, IEEE and other standards
• Support weight, stability, and structural integration assessments
• Participate in sea trials and support estimators during project planning

What You Bring:

• BS in an engineering discipline required; Bachelors in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering preferred
• Familiarity with ABS standards
• Five (5) years of marine experience required; vessel design and construction experience preferred
• Experience with CFR, Classing Society rules, ABYC, IEEE, and military contracts preferred
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino
• Ability to solve complex structural issues in a shipyard production environment
• Excellent documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Pay: $112K–$122K

Join a values‑driven team shaping the future of marine fabrication.