Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

About Kongsberg Discovery

Kongsberg Discovery, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company that provides innovative and reliable technology solutions for the marine industry. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company operates manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide and is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits for employees (discounted costs for family members) with an option of a high deductible plan and annual employer contribution to health savings account ($1500 for family, $750 for employee only, prorated based on date of hire)
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Position eligible for our annual employee bonus program
• Professional and personal development with career opportunities
• Opportunity to work on sustainable and exciting solutions for the future

The Draft / Designer Project Engineer will create and prepare drawings under the direction of Field Engineers and Project Managers for marine design projects. The role supports the success of products that provide insight into the ocean environment and contributes to the company’s continued success while upholding Kongsberg’s values of Determination, Innovation, Collaboration, and Reliability.

• Prepare engineering drawings, sketches, Bill of Materials, and other information for a wide range of customer projects within Ocean Technologies.
• Consolidate inputs from a variety of sources to create efficient drawings with input from other stakeholders on the team.
• Analyze design requirements and present possible solutions for integration with vessels.
• Document controller responsibilities – Teamcenter.
• Work with third‑party suppliers to meet contract requirements.
• Provide pre‑sales support including feasibility studies and defining scope of work.
• Produce contract deliverables for new vessel builds and refurbishments.
• Drive continual process improvement.

• 1–5+ years of marine design experience.
• Fluent in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Strong working knowledge of drafting standards with high comfort working with 2D layouts, wiring schematics, and diagrams.

• Ability to work independently and with a team; excellent communication skills.
• Good customer support and people skills.
• Structured mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with class (primarily ABS) and USCG submittals.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with other departments, product centers, and regional offices.
• Analytical with affinity for complex problem solving and time‑management.
• Committed and reliable.
• Experience with naval architecture best practices, hull forms and CFD.
• Knowledge in hydroacoustics is a benefit.

Pay Range: $95,000 – $105,000 annually (DOE).

Work Location:

Lynnwood, WA – Hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days a week remote).

kongsberg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.