ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

18h•$124,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Engineer analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering specifications for product design and operation, involving metal, non-metallic, or composite structural materials. The work may include structures and mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, 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. This position supports facilities in the new construction project management team. It manages the design and construction of structural and civil work and systems associated with utility infrastructure, buildings, and other industrial construction projects. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, excellent analytical skills, the ability to work across disciplines, and field experience on construction sites as an owner representative or for a general contractor. Responsibilities may include reviewing drawings, supervising construction projects, and ensuring compliance with legal and environmental regulations. The position also supervises detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects, coordinating with consultants, contractors, and local enforcement agencies to complete projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required by Newport News Shipbuilding.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Strong understanding of civil engineering principles.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to work with professionals from different disciplines.
Field experience on construction sites working as an owner representative or for a general contractor.

Responsibilities

Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for product design and operation.
Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural models.
Manage the design and construction of structural and civil work and systems for utility infrastructure, buildings, and other industrial construction projects.
Review drawings and supervise construction projects.
Ensure compliance with legal and environmental regulations.
Supervise detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local enforcement agencies to complete projects on time and within budget.