Structural Engineering Lead (PE) – Naval System Installations

Zachary Piper Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience on large mechanical or industrial structures.
• Active PE license in the State of South Carolina with a structural emphasis.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as power generation facilities, shipbuilding, naval vessels, manufacturing plants, or similar complex mechanical infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering leadership 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.

Skills

Structural leadership

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Defense/regulatory compliance

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