Who We Are

Vigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and national defense.

With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.

  

POSITION SUMMARY: 

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

 

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.) 

Provide engineering and technical direction on assigned projects in accordance with the project scope, to the Project Manager and all supporting internal departments, customers, suppliers, and subcontracted design agents.  Perform or review regulatory and class level calculations and create detailed reports. Perform basic calculations required for system and component design/outfitting. Create or review regulatory and class level drawings. Design or review vessel mechanical support systems. Specify mechanical and outfit components. Perform and review 3D modeling creation. Create lofted and extruded plate parts for CNC cutting and forming. Create detailed construction drawings and bills of materials. Work with project team to ensure adherence to vessel build plan. Participate in or lead project engineering and general design reviews. Provide liaison between Engineering, Project Management, and production operations to resolve any issues, improvements and changes necessary for deliverables. Confer with project Subcontractor design agents and Vigor engineering staff to resolve design problems. Develop, manage, and maintain Ship Constructor and SolidWorks models Develop engineering standards and procedure documents. Develop standard blocks and engineering details. Produce and review documentation for customers. Provide technical advice to Vigor management team as subject matter expert. Mentor Vigor Staff Engineers in carrying out their design engineering tasks. Guide the sequence of engineering and design for all engineering deliverables. Reviews engineering department output for adherence to design standards. Support Project Management and Production personnel during construction phase of project. Periodically view the project build progress in the shipyard to insure agreement between the plans and the construction. Adhere to all Vigor safety standards. Participate in annual performance evaluations. Comply with all Vigor policies and procedures. Participate in continuous improvement program. Support estimators during preliminary stages of project. Participate in sea trials of completed vessels.

 

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 to your discipline.

 

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, Ship Constructor and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred. Good working knowledge of design spiral, vessel arrangements, structural, electrical, mechanical and outfit details. Ability to organize and manage workloads of large or multiple programs. Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) concepts and systems preferred. Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) concepts and systems preferred. Must be able to maintain a variety of professional relationships and a high standard of professionalism. 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. Capable of clear effective communications, creative problem solving, and working well with others of all levels of authority and technical knowledge. Capable of writing reports, technical proposals and business correspondences. Must be highly organized and have excellent documentation skills. Must be able to utilize previous experience and industry knowledge to identify obstacles and design challenges to facilitate ease of construction. Highly functional individual contributor. Capable of working in a team with one or more person to complete a task or project.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

BA in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience required. Bachelors in marine, electrical or mechanical engineering preferred. Five (5) years of marine experience required, experience in vessel design and construction preferred. Experience and familiarity with CFR, IACS Classing Society rules, ABYC, IEEE, and military contracts is preferred.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:   

Employee must be a “U.S. Person” as defined Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Section 120.15

 

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 truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: 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)

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides 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, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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.