Structural Engineer I, II, III, Waterfront Engineering

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

FSAs/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Employee assistance programs

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking an on-site structural engineer to support hull structures of DDG51-class warships, within a dynamic, high-energy environment.

You will perform structural analysis using Finite Element methods and traditional hand calculations, assess foundations, hangers, and equipment supports, and work with the Integrated Process Team to resolve on-site issues.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with structural focus.
• Experience with structural analysis of hulls and ship components is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site structural engineering support for hull structures (DDG51 class).
• Perform Finite Element and hand-calculation analyses for primary/secondary structures, foundations, and outfitting.
• Assess pipe hangers, electrical supports, and vibration predictions; ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Integrated Process Team and customers (NAVSEA, etc.) to resolve issues.
• Promote safety, implement BOS improvements, and support OPIP.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis software

Job description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $69,000-$98,200. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

Become a part of the "Bath-Built is Best-Built" tradition. Bath Iron Works is seeking someone who enjoys a dynamic high-energy, high-impact environment to join its waterfront structural engineering team.

In this unique role you'll provide on-site structural engineering support of hull (ships) structure that is part of some of the most complex warships built in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Champion and enforce BIW safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of proactive safety awareness and accountability across the team.
• Ensure safe workplace conditions and compliance with government and company safety standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion BOS principles and productivity enhancements.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities; lead implementation of process improvements.
• Leverage A3 problem-solving and other structured improvement tools.
• Contribute to the Operational Performance Improvement Plan (OPIP).

Operational Support

• Assess DDG51 Class primary and secondary ship structures, including foundations and hull outfit componentry, to ensure compliance with structural requirements.
• Perform Structural Analysis on DDG51 Class hull structure, equipment foundations and outfitting, utilizing Finite Element Analysis methods as well as traditional hand calculation techniques involving the application of Naval shipbuilding standards and requirements. These load cases include primary hull girder analysis techniques on primary ship structure as well as other more traditional assessments from environmental, dead, live and operational load cases for other shipboard componentry.
• Perform assessment on pipe hanger and electrical cable supports, ensuring compliance with internal guidance documents.
• Perform analysis for predictions of structural vibration to ensure ship components are free from excessive vibration during trials.
• Assess temporary structural openings for personnel and component load-out access.
• Assess other deck-plate and facility requests for special jigs, fixtures and other temporary structures.

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with Integrated Process Team, Design Liaison and deck plate personnel to resolve deck-plate (on-site) issues.
• Assist BIW Procurement with material issues.
• Participate in or lead technical interchanges on issues with customers such as U. S. Navy (NAVSEA and Supervisor of Shipbuilding), or others as required.
• BS (Required) or MS Degree (Preferred) in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with structural focus. BS in MET with appropriate classes also considered.

Engineer I 0-1 year of experience preferred

Engineer II 1-2 years' applicable experience required

Engineer III 3+ years' applicable experience required

• Finite Element analysis exposure required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills required.

Ability To Obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance Required

• This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)