Structural Build Engineer

Qualifications

• · Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• · Familiarity with maritime industry standards including ABS structural rules, AWS welding standards, and US Coast Guard regulations
• · Strong fundamentals in structural engineering principles including statics, strength of materials, marine structures, and ship structural design
• · Experience working in a shipyard, fabrication shop, or marine construction environment with focus on structural work
• · Strong knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Rhino, AutoCAD)
• · Experience with structural cutfile generation, nesting software, and CNC cutting processes
• · Deep familiarity with interpreting structural drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, fabrication tolerances, and assembly procedures
• · Understanding of welding processes, NDT methods, material properties, and marine-grade materials (aluminum, steel, composites)
• · Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), or computational structural tools
• · Knowledge of ship structural design principles including longitudinal strength, transverse framing, and foundation design
• · Strong communication skills across engineers, welders, fabricators, quality teams, and leadership
• · Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment with exposure to structural fabrication, welding, and heavy equipment

Physical Demands

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary

• Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks

• Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
• Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees
• If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) . Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.