O41/O48 ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to join their innovative team in Newport News. This role involves supporting engineering projects by analyzing and developing structural specifications across various materials and applications. You will work with cutting-edge tools like CATIA and ProEngineer, collaborating with a diverse group of professionals committed to building the most powerful naval ships. With a focus on safety and well-being, this company offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

On-site Health Centers

Tele-medicine Services

Scholarships for Education

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant exempt experience in structural engineering.
• Ability to analyze and develop structural specifications for various materials.
• Understanding of building codes and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Support facilities projects and engineering teams in structural design.
• Analyze damage, durability, and conduct structural modeling.
• Develop engineering specifications for product designs.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

Job description

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Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

This position will support facilities projects and engineering team in either the plant engineering, project engineering, or crane engineering team. Candidate shall demonstrate solid knowledge of applicable regulations, codes and standards for this position. Candidates shall analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications for product designs. Applications shall include buildings, foundations, and equipment considering multiple materials and construction techniques. Task shall include analyses of damage, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. The candidate shall be capable of solving problems in an organized manner. Basic MS Office suit and AutoCAD skills are needed (Word and Excel) as well as the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, peers and customers. Additional skills needed are the ability to work in AutoCAD, understanding of simple electrical and mechanical drawings, use project scheduling tools, understanding of the various types of submittals associated with a project, an understanding of legal and sourcing requirements.

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the mechanical or structural disciplines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel
Proficient in pertinent structural/building codes and design standards
PMP Certification, PMI

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
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Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.