Senior Engineer (& above) - Modeling and Structural Analysis Engineer
About The Position
The Modeling and Structural Analysis structural engineer will perform engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects will all involve finite element analysis and sometimes seakeeping analysis. A variety of software will be used, including FEMAP and ABS DLA/SFA. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in structural engineering and/or naval architecture. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the engineer will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods and procedures.
Requirements
- BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five (5) years of related engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of four (4) years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
- Special skills or expertise in FEMAP (or PATRAN) and NASTRAN.
- Candidate should be comfortable performing static analysis on portions of a ship structure, i.e. crane foundation.
- Must have ability to read technical drawings, including ship structure drawings.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Candidate will be expected to prepare technical reports for clients.
- Proficient with computers and MS Office.
- Knowledgeable with programming, including Visual Basic, FORTRAN, and Python.
- Candidate will be expected to become proficient with in-house tools written in a variety of programming languages.
- Candidate will be expected to routinely perform detailed work covering a range of topics.
- Ability to learn quickly and provide innovative solutions is expected.
- Applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ship structure and/or seakeeping analysis is desired.
- Previous experience with full-ship FEA analysis, including strength and fatigue assessments.
- Previous experience with hydrodynamics and seakeeping analysis using PRECAL.
- Able to easily read new and historic ship drawings from a range of ship builders.
- Familiarity with Navy ships and terminology.
Responsibilities
- Perform classical hand stress analysis, finite element stress analysis, and fatigue analysis.
- Be proficient in the use of finite element modeling techniques using primarily FEMAP for finite element model development and NASTRAN finite element solution.
- Perform Structural Non-linear finite element analysis when required.
- Perform Seakeeping Analysis using ABS DLA/SFA software.
- Prepare structural analysis reports and work with other engineers to find resolutions to problems.
- Perform other duties as required, i.e., plan review for structures to the ABS rules and IMO requirements.
- Maintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity and timeliness of action of all assigned projects to ABS standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
