Project Based Marine Lofter Designer
Summary
Elliott Bay Design Group is hiring an experienced marine lofter/designer for a remote, project-based assignment (Oct 2026 – Apr 2027, possibly permanent). The person develops complex marine vessel structural designs, produces structural plans, supports the project team and clients, ensures quality, and works with USCG and ABA regulations.
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is seeking an experienced designer/lofter for a project-based assignment. In this role, you will develop complex marine structural designs, provide guidance to junior designers, and perform quality assurance for the project. The assignment is expected to run from October 1, 2026, through April 2027. This position does have a possibility of becoming permanent, depending on upcoming project needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lofting and Design
- Evaluate engineering concepts and develop functional structural designs of marine vessels and components.
- Produce new structural plans with little or no guidance.
- Provide design support to project team members by reviewing project requirements, meeting with clients and project team members, and drafting project reports.
- Provide feedback to the project manager on project progress, client issues, and potential problems with proposed solutions.
- Develop and maintain familiarity with USCG and ABA regulations.
Quality
- Document work activities, significant project events, and project related communications by maintaining a personal log and company files.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of internal design processes, procedures, and standards.
- Safeguard client and EBDG proprietary materials, ideas, copyrights, and inventions.
Learning
- Understand and follow EBDG safety procedures and policies.
- Foster a continuous learning philosophy.