ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an Engineer Structural 3 in Newport News, VA to analyze and develop structural specifications for metallic, non-metallic and composite ship structures and related systems.

Requirements include ABET-accredited engineering degree with 5+ years' exempt experience, or a Master's with 3+ years; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance. Relocation assistance is available; first shift schedule.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience; or Master’s with 3+ years; PhD with 0 years.
• U.S. citizenship is required to start and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for O41 Plant Engineering on structural systems.
• Provide leadership to internal/external customers on structural matters.
• Perform design reviews of contractor submittals for codes and specs.
• Prepare and review LRSP impact studies for critical structural systems.
• Mentor younger engineers within the O41 Plant Engineering organization.
• Conduct structural evaluations and infrastructure assessments in a fast-paced facility.
• Direct work assignments of consultants and contractors to ensure safety and compliance.
• Support strategic business development and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Structural engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

Pro/ENGINEER

Job description

ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 3

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 25, 2026

Req ID: 47384

Team: O41 PLANT ENGR

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

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 technical expert for O41 Plant Engineering on 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

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the structural disciplines
• Civil Engineering Degree
• Experience in steel, concrete, prestressed concrete, and wood design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel
• Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience
• Proficient in pertinent structural/building codes and design standards
• Ability to gain and maintain a Confidential level security clearance

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's s