Entry Level Ship Structural Engineer

CACI International Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Washington, DC. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in designing ship structures and understanding the materials and methods used in shipbuilding. You will work closely with naval architects and structural engineers, contributing to projects for the US Navy and USCG. The position provides a supportive environment for learning and growth, with opportunities to develop your skills in AutoCAD and finite element modeling. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in the marine industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and basic layout drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural drawings using AutoCAD for ship structures.
• Collaborate with engineers to create detailed structural designs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Ocean Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Femap

Solidworks

Job description

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

No Clearance: 310468

Entry Level Ship Structural Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:
Junior structural engineer role is an excellent opportunity for engineers who seek experience with designing ship structures and learning about materials and construction methods used in shipbuilding. The junior structural engineer will be part of a team of naval architects, structural engineers, and designers providing structural designs and solutions for US Navy and USCG ships. There is an opportunity to support CACI's Washington, DC office, e.g., Client Site Offices at the Washington Navy Yard or NSWC-Carderock, and future potential flexible, hybrid positions, and work with customers such as MSC, NSWC, and NAVSEA.

Responsibilities:

1. Use AutoCAD to develop structural drawings, which are then used to build equipment foundations and other ship structures for new and existing ships.
2. Learn customer requirements for structural drawing development.
3. Work with structural engineers and engineers from other disciplines (e.g., mechanical and electrical) to develop structural drawings.
4. Attend ship checks to collect information necessary to develop structural drawings.
5. Apply structural formulas to verify the strength of structural designs.
6. Learn to model and analyze ship structures using finite element software (Femap).
7. Become familiar with marine rules and standards used for design and analysis of structural designs.
8. Document methods, assumptions, and results in reports.
9. Perform Shipyard and/or design Contract Deliverable reviews for Contract Specification SOWs, Regulatory, and technical compliance.

Qualifications:
Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
2. Experience drafting basic, to-scale layout drawings using AutoCAD.
3. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Detail-oriented.
5. Good analytical skills.
6. Ability to speak and write clearly in English.
7. Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
8. U.S. Citizenship.
9. Security clearance eligibility.

Desired:

1. Experience or internship in marine industry and/or defense industry, e.g., US Navy or USCG.
2. Knowledge of marine rules, standards, and codes.
3. Proficiency with 3-D CAD, such as Solidworks.
4. Experience performing ship calculations (e.g., weights and moments) or structural design/calculations.

Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $55,500 - $111,100. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.