Mid-Level Ship Structural Engineer

CACI International

82d • $72,700 - $149,200

About The Position

The Mid-level Ship Structural Engineer role is a unique career opportunity to be part of a team of naval architects, structural engineers, and designers, providing structural designs and solutions for US Navy and USCG ships. Opportunity to support CACI's client site offices at NSWC-Carderock and the Washington D.C. Navy Yard, and opportunity for hybrid positions. Opportunity to work with customers such as MSC, NSWC, NAVSEA, and USCG.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the marine industry.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing finite element modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with finite element modeling and analysis in HyperWorks/HyperMesh.
• Experience reading and creating drawings using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to speak and write clearly in English.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Security clearance eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• US Navy or USCG surface ship design, operations, or maintenance experience.
• Experience with US Navy, USCG, and/or US commercial ship design standards.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks.
• Experience with US Navy shock, vibration, and survivability standards.
• Experience with design/analysis of aluminum structures.
• Experience with corrosion inspection/prediction.
• Experience performing metal fatigue calculations.
• Experience performing mooring analyses.
• Experience with performing weights and stability calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models of ship structure, including creating geometry and finite element mesh.
• Design equipment foundations and other ship structures for new and existing ships.
• Perform structural calculations using first-principles formulas and using finite element software.
• Assist with development of structural drawings.
• Document methods, assumptions, and results in reports.
• Apply regulatory rules, industry standards, and customer requirements to develop conforming designs and pass/fail criteria.
• Perform Shipyard and/or design Contract Deliverable reviews for Contract Specification SOWs, regulatory, and technical compliance.
• Interface with customers, vendors, shipyards, and internal team members.
• Train less experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees