Structural Engineer

MANTECH

2d•$70,200 - $117,000•Remote

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Structural Engineer to join our team. This position is remote out of Virginia and requires occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, for client meetings and events. The Structural Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) engineering and design efforts. You will help ensure the structural integrity, strength, and stability of diverse marine structures and waterborne vessel hulls to meet critical operational characteristics for naval crafts operating on the sea surface.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics or a related field
5+ years of experience with specialized vessels in one or more of the following areas: Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO), Cable Laying/Repair (T-ARC), Rescue/Salvage Ships (T-ARS), Submarine Tender (T-AS), Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF), Command Ship (LCC), Expeditionary Mobile Base (T-ESB), Fast Combat Support Vessels (T-AOE) or like vessels
Experience with vessel stability calculations, mooring analysis, towing plans, ship salvage, and dry-docking operations
Expertise in complex hull structures, arrangements, outfitting, and structural analysis
An active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA) and closed-form solutions for maritime applications
Experience with Optimoor and FEMAP/ANSYS (or similar software), MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite
Experience supporting Military Sealift Command (MSC) or similar naval engineering environments

Responsibilities

Performing professional architectural, engineering, and scientific work relating to the form, strength, and performance of marine structures
Conducting detailed Structural Analyses and Finite Element Analyses (FEA) to evaluate vessel hull integrity and operational safety
Developing technical reports and calculations for Weight and Moment, Stability, and Inclining Experiments
Executing Hydrostatics and Intact and Damage stability assessments to ensure vessel compliance with maritime standards
Managing arrangements for Hull and Deck outfitting, as well as conducting Mooring Studies and Vibration Analyses
Performing Material Analyses and Weld and Connection Analyses to support complex shipboard repair and construction
Providing engineering oversight for Rigging, Cargo Handling, and Lifesaving Systems Analyses across various naval platforms