Design Engineer

NDI Engineering Company; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored or partially funded

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team, focused on the design of US Navy test facilities and other projects. The position is on-site at our Thorofare, NJ office, with emphasis on HM&E and naval systems design and detailed CAD work in AutoCAD.

The candidate should have 3+ years of engineering experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills to work with Navy personnel, vendors, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in an engineering discipline.
• 3+ years engineering design experience.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience with Naval Ship Hull, HM&E or power plant systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD drawings and models in AutoCAD 3D and 2D.
• Review requirements and establish analyses criteria.
• Interface with managers, design engineers, Navy engineers, and equipment manufacturers as needed.
• Conduct site investigations in an industrial environment.
• Document analyses and sketch concepts addressing design issues.
• Review engineered drawings as needed.
• Participate in design meetings with the project team and customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title

Design Engineer

Location

Thorofare, NJ

Schedule

Full-Time

About the company

NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

About the role

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team supporting the design of US Navy test facilities, as well as other design projects. Position to be performed on-site at our Thorofare, NJ, office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in design of Naval Ship Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems or power plant systems; have experience supporting design projects, particularly in AutoCAD; demonstrate an attention to details; and, possess strong communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop CAD drawings and models in AutoCAD 3D and 2D.
• Review requirements and establish analyses criteria.
• Work as part of a project team and interface with managers, design engineers, U.S. Navy civilian engineers, and equipment manufacturers, as needed.
• Conduct site investigations in an industrial environment, as needed.
• Conduct and document analyses supporting the suitability of designs and make recommendations with engineering sketches of concepts, which address design issues.
• Review engineered drawings, as needed.
• Participate in design meetings with the project team and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Any Engineering discipline or Industrial Design from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least 3 years of engineering experience in mechanical, structural or electrical design.
• Must be versed in the review and application of design standards and codes.
• Must have AutoCAD experience.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training Certification preferred but not required

Compensation

The compensation for this position will be based on a combination of factors, including experience, education, skill level, and internal equity. The expected pay range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined after evaluating the candidate’s qualifications and alignment with role requirements.

Benefits

This position is classified as an exempt role and includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being and work–life balance. Benefits typically include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑sponsored or partially funded health coverage options
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution or match
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Actual benefits may vary based on company policies and eligibility requirements.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.