Senior Engineer

Riggins Company•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Riggins Company is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join its engineering team in Hampton, Virginia. Riggins is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in the design and fabrication of engineered structures, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other specialized equipment. The role involves challenging applications requiring sound engineering judgment, practical design experience, and close coordination between engineering and fabrication. This hands-on position covers projects from initial concept through design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and delivery. The engineer will work with experienced engineers, designers, project managers, fabrication personnel, and customers, and will have opportunities to build expertise across multiple areas of engineering. As capabilities grow, the engineer will take on greater responsibility for engineering decisions, technical oversight, mentoring, and the development of company engineering practices. The position is intended as a long-term opportunity to grow into a significant technical leadership role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Significant professional engineering experience involving structural design and analysis.
Experience with welded structures and engineered equipment and structures.
Strong knowledge of engineering mechanics, strength of materials, and structural analysis.
Experience with engineering calculations and technical documentation.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work effectively with designers.
Understanding of welding, fabrication methods, and practical considerations involved in manufacturing engineered equipment.
Ability to interpret and apply engineering codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and engineering judgment when handling unfamiliar or unusual problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively with engineers, designers, project managers, customers, and fabrication personnel.
Willingness to learn, teach, and take on increasing responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with and interest in developing expertise in FEMAP/NASTRAN finite element analysis software.
Experience with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31 codes, AWS welding standards, pressure vessel design, heat exchanger design, or structural FEA.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analyses and engineering calculations for complex engineered structures, equipment, and components.
Apply engineering fundamentals and develop expertise in classical engineering analysis methods and finite element analysis.
Develop expertise in the design and analysis of ASME Code pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
Develop a deep understanding of welded structures and fabrication practices.
Work with designers to develop practical, manufacturable designs that meet engineering, customer, fabrication, and code requirements.
Take ownership of engineering problems from initial concept through design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and final resolution.
Review calculations, drawings, and design packages for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
Apply engineering judgment to challenging and unusual problems where standard solutions may not apply.
Collaborate with project managers, designers, fabrication personnel, customers, and other engineers throughout design and fabrication.
Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and problem-solving meetings with customers and outside organizations.
Investigate and resolve engineering issues arising during design, fabrication, testing, or service.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers as experience and responsibilities grow.
Help develop and improve Riggins' engineering standards, calculation methods, design practices, and technical procedures.
Develop a broad understanding of how engineering analysis, design, fabrication, and testing relate to the practical performance of engineered equipment.