Structural Project Engineer, Marine / Shipbuilding

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

Structural Project Engineer: Aluminum & Steel Vessel Construction

Job Summary

Core Group Resources is hiring an experienced Structural Project Engineer to support the design, analysis, and construction of aluminum and steel vessels. You'll handle structural design and detail engineering across the full construction lifecycle, producing models, drawings, calculations, bills of material, and production-ready designs that are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and buildable.

This is a hands-on engineering role in an active shipyard. You'll split your time between the engineering office and fabrication shops, production areas, and vessels under construction, and you'll work closely with production, planning, quality, and program management to turn engineering requirements into practical solutions. Depending on experience, the role may include mentoring junior engineers and designers and overseeing engineering subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Design aluminum and steel vessel structures to vessel specifications, contract requirements, and applicable marine standards, including ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, and AISC.
• Develop structural models, production drawings, calculations, specifications, and detailed bills of material.
• Perform structural analysis in support of vessel fabrication and shipyard projects.
• Loft and nest vessel components for CNC cutting and fabrication.
• Support structural design through fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and vessel completion.
• Resolve structural issues during construction, and disposition non-conformances, repairs, deviations, and field conditions.
• Coordinate with planners, weld engineers, designers, production leads, quality, and other engineering disciplines so designs are practical and executable.
• Support weight, stability, and structural integration assessments as required.
• Maintain structural standards, design libraries, and engineering documentation.
• Support estimating and proposal work during early project stages.
• Participate in vessel testing and sea trials as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of structural design, fabrication, and engineering processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant 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.
• Understanding of vessel arrangements and how structure interfaces with mechanical, electrical, and outfitting systems.
• Familiarity with marine classification and regulatory requirements, including ABS.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Strong grasp of structural design and fabrication principles, and the ability to communicate solutions clearly to engineering, production, quality, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• U.S. citizenship, required due to government and defense contract requirements.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening and meet project access requirements.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience supporting vessel design and construction in an active fabrication or shipyard environment.
• ShipConstructor experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar design platforms.
• Experience lofting and nesting for CNC production.
• Familiarity with CFR, classification society rules, ABYC, IEEE, NAVSEA, or military vessel requirements.