Structural Engineering Lead (PE)

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 is seeking a Structural Engineering Lead (PE) to support a company focused on the development and integration of advanced Navy training systems for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. This position is on-site in Dallastown, PA or Orlando, Fl, with travel to project locations as needed. The Structural Engineering Lead will serve as a matrixed technical leader supporting the design, fabrication, integration, and installation of large-scale mechanical and structural systems supporting a high-fidelity naval propulsion plant simulator. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in a long-term Navy modernization effort that directly impacts the training and readiness of future fleet personnel.

Responsibilities for the Structural Engineering Lead include:

• Provide structural engineering leadership and technical guidance across a multi-disciplinary team supporting large-scale mechanical and structural installations.
• Review, analyze, and approve structural designs for complex engineered systems, equipment supports, and integrated mechanical structures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, integration, and installation teams to ensure structural requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering decision-making during fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor engineering personnel and provide technical direction in a matrixed environment without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications for the Structural Engineering Lead include:

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience supporting large mechanical or industrial structures.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of South Carolina with a structural engineering emphasis.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial environments such as power generation facilities, shipbuilding, naval vessels, manufacturing plants, or similar complex mechanical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, mechanical support structures, and large-scale engineered system installations.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to work on-site and support projects within regulated or defense-related environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting shipboard structures, naval vessel systems, or shipbuilding programs.
• Experience with power plant facilities, propulsion systems, or industrial mechanical infrastructure.
• Background supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs, defense contractors, or installations.
• Experience working within highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Previous involvement in large-scale system integration, installation, or commissioning projects.

Compensation for the Structural Engineering Lead include:

Salary Range: Competitive and dependent on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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