Hybrid Mechanical Structural Engineer — Mining Equipment Design

Liebherr; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. is seeking qualified Mechanical Structural Engineers across levels to design, analyze and validate structural components for mining equipment. The role includes collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and customers to ensure designs meet cost and specification targets.

The position is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) in Newport News, VA, with a pay range shown and generous benefits. Travel up to 20% may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/structural engineering knowledge expected.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, specs and drawings.
• Experience with design reviews and supplier interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist design drafters and specify structural members.
• Research, design, install, validate and maintain components.
• Compute loadings and analyze structural elements.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and production staff.

Skills

3D CAD tools

Reading blueprints

Engineering math fundamentals

Microsoft Office

Finite element analysis basics

Materials knowledge

Customer/supplier communication

Structural design understanding

Education

MS/ME or BS in engineering, 10 years structural experience

MS/ME with 1 year or BS with 2 years experience

MS/ME with 4–6 years or BS with 6–8 years experience

MS/ME with 6–8 years or BS with 8–10 years experience

Tools

CAD software

Modeling tools

Finite element tools

Job description

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. is seeking qualified Mechanical Structural Engineers across levels to design, analyze and validate structural components for mining equipment. The role includes collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and customers to ensure designs meet cost and specification targets.

The position is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) in Newport News, VA, with a pay range shown and generous benefits. Travel up to 20% may be required as projects demand.