Structural Project Engineer - Marine Vessel Construction

Core Group; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking an experienced Structural Project Engineer to support the design, analysis, and construction of aluminum and steel vessels. This hands-on role blends office work with fabrication site activity in a shipyard, producing models, drawings, calculations, and production-ready designs that are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and buildable.

You will work closely with production, planning, quality, and program management, mentor junior staff, and oversee subcontractors as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of marine engineering, shipbuilding, or vessel design experience.
• Strong CAD and 3D modeling skills.
• Experience with aluminum and/or steel vessel structures.

Responsibilities

• Design aluminum and steel vessel structures to specs and standards.
• Develop structural models, drawings, calculations, and BOMs.
• Perform structural analysis to support fabrication.
• Loft and nest components for CNC cutting for fabrication.
• Coordinate with planners, weld engineers, designers, and production leads.
• Maintain structural standards and engineering documentation.

Skills

Structural design

CAD modeling

Shipbuilding

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Naval Architecture background

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino

ShipConstructor

Job description

Core Group Resources is seeking an experienced Structural Project Engineer to support the design, analysis, and construction of aluminum and steel vessels. This hands-on role blends office work with fabrication site activity in a shipyard, producing models, drawings, calculations, and production-ready designs that are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and buildable.

You will work closely with production, planning, quality, and program management, mentor junior staff, and oversee subcontractors as