ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 4

Req ID: 47385 Team: O41 PLANT ENGR Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs.

Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

- Serve as a O41 Plant Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical lead for Facilities' structural systems, structural steel and concrete design, construction and repair specifications/requirements, etc.

- Provide technical leadership and direction to internal and external customers on structural-related matters to ensure inspections, routine maintenance, and construction projects are performed in accordance with applicable codes and NNS-specific specifications/requirements

- Perform design reviews of contractor project submittals to ensure adequacy for the application at the subject facility and alignment with applicable codes, regulations and best practices

- Prepare and/or review impact studies and make recommendations supporting the development of the Facilities' Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) for critical structural systems and equipment

- Serve as a mentor for younger engineers within the O41 Plant Engineering organization and Structural Engineering team

- Perform structural evaluations, conduct building/infrastructure assessments and respond to emergent safety related issues in a fast paced, large industrial facility setting

- Direct work assignments of consultants and contractors to ensure shipyard facilities are maintained in a safe condition

- Support key strategic business development and strategic initiatives as assigned and developed. Ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget

Sign-on Bonus available for new candidates. Bonus does not inclue current NNS employees.

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the structural disciplines

- Experience in steel, concrete, prestressed concrete, and wood design

- Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel

- Proficient in pertinent structural/building codes and design standards