Engineering Structures Jobs in Freeland Washington

Marine Project Engineer

Puget Sound Region | Onsite in Two Shipyard Locations | $90,000–$100,000+ DOE

A well-established Pacific Northwest shipbuilder is hiring a Marine Project Engineer to support new vessel construction and major overhaul projects. This is a mid-career opportunity for a hands-on engineer who wants to see complex vessels go from concept to launch.

With multiple large-scale contracts underway — including an upcoming high-profile pilot vessel project — this is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team at a critical inflection point.

Why This Role Is Compelling

• Work on state-of-the-art commercial vessels from bid through delivery
• Join a stable, privately held shipyard with strong backlog visibility
• Be part of a collaborative engineering team (2–3 peers in similar roles)
• Direct exposure to executive engineering leadership
• See your designs built in real time in an active production yard
• Competitive base salary with flexibility for highly qualified candidates

What You’ll Do

As Marine Project Engineer, you will serve as the technical bridge between engineering, external designers, and production teams. You’ll lead engineering execution for assigned projects and ensure that construction teams receive accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant design information.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead engineering efforts from bid review through vessel delivery
• Coordinate internal engineers, outside design firms, and specialty contractors
• Review and release production work packages to the shipyard floor
• Support regulatory approvals and inspection processes
• Develop and manage engineering budgets and schedules
• Partner with Production and Project Management to maintain integrated schedules
• Resolve technical challenges during vessel assembly, erection, and launch
• Participate in project review meetings and stakeholder updates
• Support estimating and bid development when needed

You will split time between two shipyard facilities (primarily one location, with periodic time at a second yard). Candidates must be comfortable working in an active shipbuilding environment, including climbing ladders and navigating vessels under construction.

Required Qualifications (Clear Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or closely related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in marine construction or shipyard engineering
• Strong understanding of vessel systems and sequencing in new construction
• Experience managing engineering documentation flow to production teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard project tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in Washington State
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting tools
• Familiarity with MS Project or scheduling software
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and quality assurance processes
• Background in government or “Buy American” contract environments
• Demonstrated leadership on engineering or project teams

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000–$100,000 base salary (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA options
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Long-term stability in a growing maritime sector

Hiring Process

• Introductory call with internal recruiting
• Two onsite team interviews (candidates will visit both shipyard locations)
• Executive leadership participation in final stages

Target start date: Within the next 60 days.

If you are a marine engineer who wants to take ownership of real vessel builds — not just drawings on a screen — this is a rare opportunity to do meaningful work in a high-impact shipyard environment.

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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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