Entry Level Ship Structural Engineer

CACI International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in designing ship structures while working alongside skilled naval architects and engineers. You will be involved in developing structural drawings, learning customer requirements, and applying engineering principles to ensure the integrity of ship designs. The position supports critical missions for the US Navy and USCG, providing a unique chance to contribute to national safety while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. Join a company that values integrity, trust, and continuous growth, and take the first step towards a rewarding engineering career.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Financial support

Retirement plans

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a 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 from various disciplines on projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Ability to Travel

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

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 role for engineers who seek experience with designing ship structures and learning about materials and construction methods used in ship building. Junior structural engineer is part of a team of naval architects, structural engineers, and designers providing structural designs and solutions for US Navy and USCG ships. 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 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:

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

Desired:

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

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range: 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. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$55,500 - $111,100

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.