Structural Engineer II, Marine

Position Title

Structural Project Engineer II

$112,000 – $122,000

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.

• Design vessel structures that 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.
• 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.

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.

• Very strong computer skills and experience with AutoCAD, Solid Works, 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.

• 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.

CITIZENSHIP:
This position requires U.S. citizenship pursuant to a government contract.

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 part of pre‑employment screening.

• Medical
• RX
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• LTD
• STD
• EAP
• Discretionary bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k)

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non‑retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.