Welding Engineer III

Location:

Seattle, WA, United States
Date Posted:
Aug 4, 2026

$110,000 – 128,000

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Prepares all welding procedures meeting ASME, AWS, ABS and NAVSEA code requirements.
• Establishes welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre and post heating requirements which involve use of special fabrication methods and welding of critical joints.
• Improves existing welding procedures through review of customer requirements, existing fabrication techniques, and new market technology.
• Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.
• Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters
• Develop Procedure Qualification Records dictated by production needs and forecasting as directed by the Director - Quality in accordance with the applicable codes.
• Optimizes the welding processes, procedures and equipment for minimum fabrication costs.
• Evaluates suppliers welding procedures for technical adequacy and code conformance for specific job application.
• Obtains internal and/or external interpretation and modification to all welding codes used as production necessitates.
• Manages data base for welders, tackers, brazers, welding and brazing operator’s performance qualifications relative to original certification and quarterly recertification.
• Must be willing to travel between Vigor Ship Repair Facilities when necessary (Portland and Seattle)

• Conduct training for metal joining trades in code and procedure requirements as required by contract.
• Evaluates skills and measures results of production workers, recognizes success and coaches individuals and teams where performance improvement is warranted. Provides feedback to the relevant PM.
• Have experience with NAVSEA procedures and be able teach required 248 classes.

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The individual will be required to work with union and admin on shop floor and in meetings. He/she will be required to hold training classes and must be comfortable with public speaking.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill, both oral and written for constant interaction with all departments and employee levels, and outside customers.
• Must be a well-organized, detail and customer (internal and external) oriented self-starter.
• Ability to read and comprehend work specifications, work orders, blueprints, contracts and technical publications.
• Must have working knowledge of shipyard production and administrative procedures, and government and industrial regulations.
• Must have the ability to use Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Access and database programs.
• Specific knowledge of quality system standards

• A Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering or related field.
• At least six (6) years of relevant experience within welding is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an Engineering department welding capacity.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in ASME or AISC quality programs is required. The person must maintain professional and technical knowledge by participation in professional societies, attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in craft welding is preferred.

NDT certification in accordance with ASNT or CWI certification is recommended.

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. 40% normal office environment; 60% of time spent in production areas in yard and aboard ships. The individual may be required to be in production areas in yard and onboard ships. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites.

The person must be able to climb…