Senior Structural Engineer

THE MCHENRY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

TMMG is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team (EDT) in delivering high-impact engineering solutions across naval and commercial shipbuilding programs.

This role is not a traditional “desk-only” design position. The selected candidate will operate as a hands-on technical leader, bridging engineering, production, and waterfront execution. The engineer will be expected to solve real shipyard problems, validate designs against actual installed conditions, and ensure structural solutions support constructability, test readiness, and delivery schedules. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in ship structures, strong analysis and design capability, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multi-discipline environments.

Requirements

• Background investigation, US Citizenship, CAC, and a confidential security clearance are requirements of this position. Travel is 20%.
• 10+ years of experience in: Naval or commercial shipbuilding, Structural design and analysis
• Proven experience supporting: Shipyard construction or waterfront execution
• Experience with: ABS, USCG, and/or NAVSEA standards
• Strong proficiency in: Structural analysis methods and calculations, AutoCAD (required), 3D modeling tools (preferred)
• Experience with: Shock analysis (DDAM preferred), Finite Element Analysis (FEA tools such as FEMAP, ANSYS, NX-NASTRAN, etc.)
• Ability to: Interpret and develop technical drawings, Translate engineering into buildable solutions
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (with structural focus)
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience on programs such as: Naval vessels (DDG, LCS, OPC, MSC vessels), Offshore or commercial vessels
• Familiarity with: Configuration management systems, Test & Trials processes
• Experience working in: Multi-shipyard or multi-program environments

Responsibilities

• Structural Design & Analysis
• Shipyard & Waterfront Integration
• Engineering Change & Configuration Control
• Shock, Load & Specialty Analysis
• Drawing Development & Review
• Client & Program Support
• Mentorship & Leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees