Structural Project Engineer, Marine / Shipbuilding

Core Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources seeks a Structural Project Engineer to design, analyze, and build aluminum and steel vessels in an active shipyard environment. You will generate models, drawings, calculations, BOMs, and production-ready designs that are safe, compliant, and buildable.

You will work across engineering, production, planning, and quality to turn requirements into practical solutions and may mentor junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marine engineering, shipbuilding, or vessel design experience.
• Experience developing structural drawings, models, calculations, and production docs.
• Strong CAD and 3D modeling skills with ability to read complex drawings.
• Familiarity with ABS, NAVSEA or classification/regulatory requirements.
• U.S. citizenship due to government and defense contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design aluminum and steel vessel structures to meet specs and standards.
• Develop structural models, production drawings, calculations, and BOMs.
• Perform structural analysis to support fabrication and shipyard projects.
• Loft and nest components for CNC cutting and fabrication.
• Coordinate with planning, weld engineers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support weight, stability, and structural integration assessments.
• Maintain engineering standards and documentation; assist early proposals.
• Participate in vessel testing and sea trials as required.

Skills

Marine engineering

Shipbuilding

Vessel design

CAD

3D modeling

Reading drawings

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering (preferred)

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.

Company Description

Core Group Resources is the bridge that connects the maritime, marine offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, and environmental industries. Our in depth knowledge of these fields can help you navigate these quickly expanding markets. Core Group is actively assisting companies hiring top-notch marine engineers, operations, and commercial candidates with our expertise in these industries. Candidates seeking navigation into these industries, let us chart your career here. We have mapped out all verticals in this space and know where professionals are best poised for rapid career growth. With strong projected growth in these sectors, now is the time to partner with the leading Houston-based recruitment firm of Core Group Resources.