Naval Architect/Structural Engineer

Amentum•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Naval Architect/Structural Engineer to work onsite in Code 241/242 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, Virginia. The role provides technical assistance, assessments, and corrective actions related to ship conditions and structures. The engineer inspects or assesses ships, evaluates findings, and determines corrective actions. The role also answers Engineering Service Requests and, when applicable, Departures from Specification. The employee must complete relevant corrosion-assessment certification courses within eight months of hire, including courses such as NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector, NACE Level 1 and Level 2, NAVSEA Cableway Inspections, and Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Training. The position may require less than 10% travel and involves physical activity in shipboard environments, including climbing ladders in tight spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture from an ABET-accredited school; a Mechanical Engineering degree is accepted with a background in structural analysis or naval architecture.
Experience assessing, repairing, and maintaining structures on U.S. Naval ships.
At least three years of specialized hands-on experience working with and inspecting ship structures and materials, with knowledge of welding and system preservation.
At least three years of general experience performing structural analysis and load requirements to comply with Navy standards. Specialized and general experience may be concurrent but must be recent within the past three years.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Applicants without clearance must attain Interim Secret clearance by day one during the hiring process.
Ability to speak, read, hear, and write English, with or without assistance.
Ability to perform regular physical activity, including walking, climbing stairs, and standing; prolonged sitting may also be required.
Ability to maneuver and climb ladders in tight shipboard spaces.

Nice To Haves

Naval Architect with a shipyard background.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance, assessments, and corrective actions as tasked.
Inspect or assess current ship conditions and evaluate findings to determine how to correct identified issues.
Answer Engineering Service Requests (ESR) and, when applicable, Departures from Specification.
Complete relevant corrosion-assessment certification courses within eight months after hire.