Entry-Level Structural Engineer - PW

Belcan Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer to join our office. You will conduct structural analyses of turbine-related components using state-of-the-art FEA tools and collaborate with design, loads, and manufacturing teams to support certification and testing.

The role requires a BS or MS in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, zero to two years of experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• Zero to two years' experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate finite element models using FEA tools (NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Perform linear, nonlinear, buckling, and modal analyses.
• Evaluate joint, fastener, bolted, bonded, and lug strength.
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analyses and crack growth evaluations.
• Collaborate with design, loads, materials, and manufacturing teams.
• Support structural testing through pre- and post-test analyses.
• Prepare stress reports, analysis summaries, and certification documentation.
• Document assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions clearly.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Job description

Description: A Structural entry level Engineer position is currently available onsite at Belcan in West Palm Beach, FL. This is a full time, direct position with full benefits. Matching candidates will need a Bachelor"s or Masters Degree of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. In this role, you will be part of team that works together at our Belcan office to provide support for our engineering projects. You will conduct structural analyses of a wide variety of component designs utilizing advanced analytical and CAD tools for turbo machinery components.

Job Duties:

• Create, modify, and validate finite element models using industry standard FEA tools (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus) and post-process results
• Perform linear, nonlinear, buckling, and modal analyses as required
• Evaluate joint, fastener, bolted, bonded, and lug strength
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analyses, including crack growth evaluations
• Support safe life, fail safe, and damage tolerant design philosophies
• Collaborate with design, loads, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams
• Provide stress analysis guidance during design development and technical reviews
• Support structural testing through pre test predictions and post test correlation
• Investigate test anomalies and support root cause and corrective action efforts
• Perform trade studies to assess weight, strength, cost, and manufacturability impacts
• Ensure compliance with applicable certification, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Prepare and review stress reports, analysis summaries, and certification documentation
• Clearly document assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions
• Support program reviews, audits, and customer technical meetings
• Provide technical recommendations for optimizing hardware designs and modeling approach
• Support data acquisition/ reduction of hardware vibration environment measurements
• Support hardware certification testing
• Review and analyze parts with non-conformance / damage reported by the customer
• Interface with customers, hardware suppliers, and participate in design reviews / trade studies

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related field
• Zero to two years' experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Due to the nature of our work US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Desired skills:

• Preferred: Previous experience with Ansys software

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary range of $62,000 to 70,000 however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.