Entry-Level Structural Engineer – Naval Shipyard

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Newport News is seeking a self-driven Structural Engineer 1 to support facilities at the shipyard, coordinating varied projects and refining structural specs across metals, composites, and HVAC systems.

The ideal candidate has 0 years with a Bachelors or 4 years with a HS, and must be able to obtain DoD security clearance to work on-site in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma with 4 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD Security Clearance.
• Must have demonstrated experience in utility plumbing.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned utility systems.
• Must have experience creating or overseeing the development of technical documentation governing system design, configuration, and operation.
• Must have experience participating in the design and implementation phases of system-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and refines structural engineering specifications for product design and operation across materials and systems.
• Conducts analyses focused on damage tolerance, durability, producibility, cost, safety, design allowables, and structural modeling.
• Areas of specialization may include dynamics and loads, stability, stress and fatigue, and thermal analysis.
• Utilizes and validates 3D and digital modeling to support and communicate design intent throughout production.
• Proficient with engineering and analytical tools such as CATIA, IDEAS, Siemens PLM Software NX, ProEngineer, and various specialized analysis applications.

Skills

Structural eng

CATIA

IDEAS

Siemens NX

ProEngineer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

Siemens NX

ProEngineer

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Newport News is seeking a self-driven Structural Engineer 1 to support facilities at the shipyard, coordinating varied projects and refining structural specs across metals, composites, and HVAC systems.

The ideal candidate has 0 years with a Bachelors or 4 years with a HS, and must be able to obtain DoD security clearance to work on-site in an industrial environment.