Structural Engineer II, Marine

Vigor, LLC

$112K — $122K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in engineering or equivalent required, preferably in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering
  • Minimum five years of marine experience, with vessel design and construction preferred
  • Familiarity with ABS standards and military contracts is preferred
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and documentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Design vessel structures that comply with specified requirements, including models and detailed materials
  • Loft and nest parts for CNC cutting to enhance fabrication efficiency
  • Perform structural analysis to support marine projects
  • Develop and review technical documentation and structural drawings
  • Support estimators in project planning phases
  • Collaborate with production personnel during construction phases
  • Participate in sea trials to evaluate completed vessels
  • Ensure compliance with relevant engineering codes and standards

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and STD
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discretionary bonuses and tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
  • 10 paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan
Full Job Description
Description

SALARY RANGE: $112,000 - 122,000

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role of a Structural Project Engineer is to participate in the design and detail engineering efforts to support the construction of aluminum and steel vessels.

The Structural Engineer II supports the design, analysis, and implementation of structural systems for Vigor Marine Fabrication programs. This position applies established engineering principles and shipbuilding standards to develop structural designs, resolve technical issues, and support fabrication and installation activities.

Working under general supervision, the Structural Engineer II collaborates closely with production, planning, quality, and program management to ensure structural designs are safe, compliant, meet performance and cost-to-produce requirements and are executable within shipyard constraints

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.)
  • Design vessel structures which meet requirements set forth in the vessel specification, creating models, drawings, and detailed bills of materials.
  • Loft and nest all vessel parts for CNC cutting.
  • Perform structural analysis and design in support of marine fabrication and shipyard projects.
  • Develop and review structural drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
  • Comply with Vigor drawing release processes and procedures.
  • Support estimators during preliminary stages of project.
  • Support production personnel during construction phase of project.
  • Participate in sea trials of completed vessels.
  • Maintain engineering block library and structural standards documents.
  • Develop and review structural drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
  • Support weight, stability, and structural integration assessments and reporting as required.
  • Support fabrication, installation, and repair activities by resolving structural engineering issues.
  • Evaluate and disposition non-conformances, repairs, and deviations related to structural work.
  • Coordinate with planners, weld engineers, and production leads to ensure designs are executable.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable rules, codes, and standards (ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, AISC, etc.).
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a production shipyard environment


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

May be asked to supervise and mentor a team of up to two engineers and designers or provide oversight on engineering subcontractors as they carry out design tasks. relevant

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

This position maintains a variety of professional relationships and must be able to determine the appropriate level of communication and interaction for various situations and circumstances. The ability to effectively influence decisions through respectful interactions with others both within the organization and outside of the organization is essential in this role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Very strong computer skills and experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred
  • Must be detail oriented and able to work with extremely tight specifications.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Able to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
  • Experience must include good working knowledge of design spiral, vessel arrangements, structural, electrical, mechanical and outfit details.
  • Capable of clear effective communications, creative problem solving, and working well with others of all levels of authority and technical knowledge.
  • Must be highly organized and have excellent documentation skills.


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent required. Bachelors in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering preferred.
  • Ship Constructor experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards.
  • Five (5) years of marine experience required, experience in vessel design and construction preferred.
  • Experience and familiarity with CFR, Classing Society rules, ABYC, IEEE, and military contracts is preferred.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

CITIZENSHIP: Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical

RX

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

LTD

STD

EAP

Discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)

10 paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

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