Civil Structural Engineer- NSS

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Space Solutions, LLC seeks a Civil Structural Engineer to join the Engineering Services Department, primarily at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA, with occasional work at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will plan, design, analyze, and oversee construction efforts for facility modifications in collaboration with multi‑discipline teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in civil/structural engineering, 1–3 years of related experience (Master’s may substitute), familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 1–3 years of related civil‑structural design experience; Master’s may substitute.
• Familiarity with ASCE, ANSI/AISC, ACI, AWWA, AWS, AWC, NFPA, EPA, IBC/ICC, LEED and similar codes.
• Software experience with PTC, Autodesk, Bentley, RISA, and related design tools.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain NASA badge; valid driver’s license; ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil/structural designs for new or modified facilities.
• Create design proposals with cost and schedule estimates.
• Monitor status of ongoing design projects and prepare plans/specs.
• Perform structural analyses and numerical simulations (FEA, etc.).
• Review vendor submittals and RFIs; support construction phases.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural design

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

PTC Windchill

Mathcad

Creo

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

RAM/STAAD

ANSYS

ArcGIS

Job description

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This polisition is located at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA.

Job Overview

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Civil Structural Engineer to join our Engineering Services Department team primarily at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, Louisiana and NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi as needed. The candidate will assist in the planning, design, analysis, and support construction oversight of new and/or existing sites and facilities modifications. The employee is expected to independently plan and accomplish complete projects of broad scope and complexity requiring creativity and decision making. This position works under the direction of the lead civil-structural engineer alongside other civil and structural engineers as well as multi-discipline stakeholders to accomplish work.

This position is located at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. You may be asked to work on-site, periodically, at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

• Assists in the development of civil/structural designs for construction of new or modification to existing facilities.
• Develops design proposals, including design cost and schedule, for customer approval.
• Monitors and reports on the status of all current design projects.
• Develops structural analysis models, finite element analyses, and other numerical simulations as required for the design of facility systems. Systems include, but are not limited to, piping (support systems), roads/parking lots, storm drainage, horizontal and vertical structures, High Pressure Industrial Water (HPIW), Sewer, foundations, and ground improvement.
• Prepares plans and specifications (specsintact, a plus) for construction packages using design software and in conjunction with other project team members.
• Familiarity with developing estimated cost of construction for completed designs.
• Assists in the review of vendor/contractor submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) to bring product design from engineering phase to completed construction.
• Reads and creates civil/structural fabrication drawings and possess a working knowledge and understanding of the fundamental components and materials used in the construction of these systems.
• Should have a working knowledge of fabrication, welding, and examination methods used in the construction and repair of structural steel.
• Performing engineering analyses required by the governing (ACI, ASCE, AISC and IBC Code(s) and have experience utilizing computer modeling techniques and software(s) available in the industry for such purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Know or ability to learn surveying equipment and scanning technology.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of projects, balance workload and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and be highly organized.
• Must be able to work independently and exercise discretion competently with little direct supervision and carry out expectations of role with proficiency.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate and influence change at various levels in the organization.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to constant work transitions.
• Ability to demonstrate a cooperative and collaborative work style and a team-oriented perspective.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
• Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-3 years of related experience with civil-structural design principles and practices; Master’s in Science degree may substitute and count towards years of related experience.
• Familiarity with ASCE, ANSI/AISC, ACI, AWWA, AWS, AWC, NFPA, EPA, IBC/ICC, LEED and other applicable codes and standards.
• Software experience in one or more of the following: PTC (Windchill, Mathcad, Creo), Autodesk (AutoCad, Revit, Civil3D, ProEst), Bentley (STAAD, RAM, Microstation), RISA, HiltiProfis, EnerCalc, ArcGIS, ANSYS, Trimble and scanning/surveying instruments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen test.
• Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.

Preferred

• Ability to multitask on a variety of projects, balance workload, and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently and exercise discretion competently with little direct supervision and carry out expectations of role with proficiency.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate and influence change at various levels in the organization.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to constant work transitions.
• Ability to demonstrate a cooperative and collaborative work style and a team-oriented perspective.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with projects located on Federal Government institutions.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.