Remote Structural Engineer - Naval Hull & FEA Expert

MANTECH; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Structural Engineer to support Military Sealift Command projects. This remote-from-VA role requires occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA for client meetings and events, and offers hands-on naval engineering duties across hulls and marine structures.

The successful candidate will perform detailed analyses, stability calculations, and EMI design/testing, ensuring compliance with ABS and US Navy standards while coordinating with MSC and shipyard teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical system design for shipboard systems (VFD/PLC) with EMI testing.
• Experience with vessel stability calculations, mooring analysis, towing plans, and dry-docking operations.
• Expertise in hull structures, outfitting, and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional architectural, engineering, and scientific work on marine structures.
• Conduct detailed Structural Analyses and Finite Element Analyses (FEA) for hull integrity and safety.
• Develop calculations for Weight and Moment, Stability, and Inclining Experiments.
• Execute Hydrostatics and Intact/Damage stability assessments to meet maritime standards.
• Manage hull/deck outfitting, mooring studies, and vibration analyses.
• Perform material and weld analyses to support shipboard repair and construction.
• Provide engineering oversight for rigging, cargo handling, and lifesaving systems analyses.

Skills

Electrical system design (VFD/PLC)

EMI testing & EMI control

Vessel stability calculations

Mooring analysis

FEA / ship structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Optimoor

FEMAP/ANSYS

MathCAD

AutoCAD

Adobe Pro

MS Office Suite

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated Structural Engineer to support Military Sealift Command projects. This remote-from-VA role requires occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA for client meetings and events, and offers hands-on naval engineering duties across hulls and marine structures.

The successful candidate will perform detailed analyses, stability calculations, and EMI design/testing, ensuring compliance with ABS and US Navy standards while coordinating with MSC and shipyard teams.