Blast-Resistant Structural Design Engineer

Cherokee Federal; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Engineer – Junior to Mid-level in the United States (Alexandria, VA). The role requires an active Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

You will guide blast mitigation design, structural analyses, and protective measures for both new and existing facilities, including overseas projects. Responsibilities include research, testing, and modeling using CAD and BlastX, with opportunities to contribute to standards and advanced protective systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or closely related field required.
• 3 years for Junior level; 7 years for Mid level in blast mitigation/anti-ram design.
• Experience designing blast-resistant buildings and retrofit projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research, development, testing, and evaluation of blast-resistant technologies and protective designs.
• Provide input on design standards and construction methods for existing and new facilities.
• Support the design and construction of blast-resistant buildings and anti-ram barriers.
• Lead development of anti-ram vehicle barrier systems to increase standoff distances.
• Perform computer modeling of structural responses to dynamic loading events.

Skills

Blast mitigation design

Structural engineering research

Dynamic loading analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

BlastX (USACE)

Graphing/plotting

Office productivity software

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Engineer – Junior to Mid-level in the United States (Alexandria, VA). The role requires an active Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

You will guide blast mitigation design, structural analyses, and protective measures for both new and existing facilities, including overseas projects. Responsibilities include research, testing, and modeling using CAD and BlastX, with opportunities to contribute to standards and advanced protective systems.