Senior Structural Engineer Naval Shipbuilding

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a structural engineer to analyze and develop structural specifications for ships and facilities. You will work with metals, composites, and other materials, supporting civil and structural design.

The ideal candidate has a strong civil engineering foundation, excellent analytical skills, and previous field or owner-representative experience in heavy construction. This role requires US citizenship and offers relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Master's degree with 7+ years of experience or Ph.D. with 4+ years is preferred.
• US Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for products and facilities.
• Review drawings and supervise construction projects to ensure compliance with regulations and project goals.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local enforcement agencies to complete projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelor's)

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a structural engineer to analyze and develop structural specifications for ships and facilities. You will work with metals, composites, and other materials, supporting civil and structural design.

The ideal candidate has a strong civil engineering foundation, excellent analytical skills, and previous field or owner-representative experience in heavy construction. This role requires US citizenship and offers relocation assistance.