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Job Title: Structural Engineer II
Job Location: Vancouver, Washington, United States
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineer II to support the design, analysis, and implementation of structural systems for marine fabrication and shipbuilding programs. This role will focus on structural design, technical problem-solving, fabrication support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality vessel construction and compliance with applicable marine and industry standards.
The ideal candidate will have experience in vessel design, structural engineering, shipbuilding environments, and marine fabrication projects involving aluminum and steel structures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design aluminum and steel vessel structures based on project specifications and engineering requirements
- Create structural models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials
- Perform lofting and nesting for CNC cutting operations
- Conduct structural analysis and engineering calculations for marine fabrication projects
- Develop and review technical drawings, calculations, and engineering documentation
- Support production teams during vessel construction and fabrication phases
- Assist with structural integration, weight, and stability assessments
- Evaluate and resolve structural non-conformances, repairs, and deviations
- Coordinate with planners, weld engineers, quality teams, and production personnel
- Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, AISC, and other applicable industry standards
- Participate in vessel sea trials and project testing activities
- Maintain structural engineering standards and documentation libraries
- Support estimating teams during project planning and proposal stages
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Structural, Marine Engineering, or related discipline)
- Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering preferred
- Minimum 5 years of marine industry experience
- Experience in vessel design, shipbuilding, or marine fabrication environments preferred
- Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and marine construction standards
- Familiarity with ABS standards and classification society requirements
- Experience with CFR, ABYC, IEEE, military contracts, or NAVSEA standards preferred
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Preferred Technical Skills:
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Rhino
- ShipConstructor
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Structural Analysis
- Marine Structural Design
- CNC Lofting & Nesting
- Technical Documentation
- Welding & Fabrication Coordination
- Shipyard Production Support
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices
- Ability to work in fast-paced production environments
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and production teams
Work Environment:
This position operates within a shipyard and marine fabrication environment supporting commercial and defense-related vessel construction projects. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with production teams, fabrication personnel, and engineering stakeholders.
Salary : $89,000 - $112,000