Structural Engineer

Amentum•Norfolk, VA

7d•$80,000 - $89,700•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Naval Architect/Structural Engineer with at least three years of experience to provide technical assistance, assessment, and corrective actions for Code 241/242 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, VA. The role involves conducting inspections and assessments of ship conditions, evaluating findings, and determining corrective actions. The engineer will also be responsible for answering Engineering Service Requests (ESR) and Departures from Specification (Client) when applicable. Successful candidates must complete specific corrosion assessment certification courses within eight months of hire, including NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector, NACE level 1, NACE level 2, NAVSEA Cableway Inspections, and Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Training.

Requirements

BS in Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) school. Mechanical Engineering degree will be accepted if there is a background in structural analysis or naval architecture.
Minimum of three (3) years specialized hands-on experience working and inspecting ship structures, material, knowledge of welding and preservation of systems.
Must have three (3) years general experience performing structural analysis and load requirements to comply with Navy standards.
Specialized and General experience can be concurrent but must be recent within three (3) years.
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. If individual does not have clearance yet, during the hiring process, they must attain INTERIM Secret by DAY ONE.

Nice To Haves

Naval Architect with shipyard background.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance, assessment, and corrective actions as tasked.
Conduct inspections and/or assessments of current ship condition and evaluate the findings of the inspections and/or assessments to determine a way forward to correct the current situation.
Answer Engineering Service Requests (ESR) and Departures from Specification (Client) when applicable.
Complete certification courses within 8 months after hire pertaining to Corrosion assessment including: NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector, NACE level 1, NACE level 2, NAVSEA Cableway Inspections, Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Training, etc.