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DSJ Global

Chief Marine Engineer

Pay: $158,000–$170,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Vancouver, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Marine Engineer or Architect designs, constructs, tests, and maintains ships and other water-going vessels. May specialize in marine engineering and work on the mechanical systems that propel vehicles. May specialize in marine or naval architecture and focus on the basic structure and design of a ship. May specialize in a particular type of vessel, or a system or process involved in ship design.

$109,148 / year median in Washington

-2% projected decline

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Chief Marine Engineer DSJ Global•4.0 Vancouver, WA Job Details $158,000•$170,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Maritime engineering Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Construction subcontractor management Communication with suppliers Customer communication Project engineering Construction RFI responses 3D modeling software Management Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Bachelor's degree in marine engineering Mechanical design Bachelor of Science Vessel system design Document control experience within engineering industry Mechanical Engineering Electrical technical documentation Engineering project drawing management Electrical engineering Project management experience in manufacturing 3D modeling for product design Schedule management Managing engineering teams Mentoring Design engineering Collaboration with manufacturing teams Construction submittals 3D modeling Senior level

Leadership Full Job Description Job Title:

Chief Marine Engineer Location:

Vancouver, WA Salary:

$158,000•$170,000 + 18% bonus + full relo

Summary:

A reputable shipbuilding company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Marine Engineer in Vancouver, WA.

Responsibilities:

The ideal Chief Marine Engineer will have the following responsibilities: Provides engineering leadership for vessel programs, coordinating with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, project management, and production teams to ensure successful project execution. Oversees vessel design and engineering activities across Naval Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines, including calculations, technical reviews, and 3D modeling. Leads engineering reviews, resolves design and production issues, manages engineering staff and subcontractors, and ensures adherence to engineering standards and vessel build plans. Develops and maintains engineering documentation, standards, procedures, design libraries, production drawings, work packages, and customer-facing deliverables such as RFIs, submittals, ECRs, and NCRs. Supports vessel construction through hands-on shipyard involvement, production coordination, technical problem-solving, mentoring engineers, and ensuring engineering deliverables align with project schedules and fabrication requirements.

Qualifications:

The ideal Chief Marine Engineer will have the following skill set: B.S. degree in either Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering 8+ years of leading design and engineering teams Experience using SolidWorks and/or Ship Constructor Must be A US Citizen due to the nature of this role