Lead Structural Engineer (PE) – Naval Systems

Piper Companies; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Structural Engineering Lead (PE) to support Navy training system projects. This on-site role is based in Dallastown, PA or Orlando, FL with travel to project locations as needed.

The lead provides matrixed technical leadership for design, fabrication, integration and installation of large-scale mechanical and structural systems for a high-fidelity naval propulsion plant simulator, contributing to a long-term modernization effort.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in large mechanical or industrial structures.
• Active PE license in the State of South Carolina with a structural emphasis.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments (power, shipbuilding, naval vessels, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and large-scale engineered system installations.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering leadership across a multi-disciplinary team for large-scale installations.
• Review and approve structural designs for complex systems and supports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, integration, and installation teams to meet structural requirements through the project lifecycle.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering decisions during fabrication, assembly, and commissioning.
• Mentor engineering personnel in a matrixed environment without direct supervisory responsibility.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering leadership

Matrixed environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Structural Engineering Lead (PE) to support Navy training system projects. This on-site role is based in Dallastown, PA or Orlando, FL with travel to project locations as needed.

The lead provides matrixed technical leadership for design, fabrication, integration and installation of large-scale mechanical and structural systems for a high-fidelity naval propulsion plant simulator, contributing to a long-term modernization effort.