ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 2
About The Position
The Engineer Structural 2 analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structural materials for product design or operation. Areas may include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment, and maintenance designs. The role analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling. Specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis. Tools may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer, and other software applications. In this position, you will represent O41 Plant Engineering on facilities structural systems and matters involving structural steel and concrete design, construction, and repair. You will provide technical direction to customers, review contractor submissions, support long-range facilities planning, assess buildings and infrastructure, respond to safety issues, and direct consultant and contractor assignments. The position is based at Newport News Shipbuilding, is not eligible for telework, and includes approximately 50% field work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) credential in structural disciplines.
- Civil engineering degree.
- Experience or education in steel, concrete, prestressed concrete, and wood design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel.
- Shipyard or nuclear facilities experience.
- Proficiency in pertinent structural and building codes and design standards.
- Ability to gain and maintain a Confidential-level security clearance.
- AutoCAD and Inventor experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical representative for O41 Plant Engineering on facilities structural systems, including structural steel and concrete design, construction, and repair specifications and requirements.
- Provide technical direction to internal and external customers to ensure inspections, routine maintenance, and construction projects comply with applicable codes and NNS-specific specifications and requirements.
- Review contractor project submittals for adequacy for the facility and alignment with applicable codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Prepare or review impact studies and make recommendations supporting development of the Facilities’ Long Range Strategic Plan for critical structural systems and equipment.
- Perform structural evaluations and building and infrastructure assessments, and respond to emergent safety-related issues in a large industrial facility setting.
- Direct consultant and contractor work assignments to help ensure shipyard facilities are maintained in a safe condition.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- On-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
