Waterfront Mechanical/Structural Engineer - Infrastructure

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

401(k) Savings program

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in Charleston is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to support the Site Engineering team at NPTU-C. You will work to keep vessels safe, connected, and mission-ready, applying structural analysis and AutoCAD to infrastructure projects and major construction efforts.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering with 2+ years of experience or a Master's with 1+ year, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 1+ year.
• Additional eligibility: U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain clearances as required.
• Experience with waterfront infrastructure and structural assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cognizant engineer for waterfront structures and piers, ensuring safety and readiness.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on infrastructure upgrades from concept to construction.
• Provide in-service engineering support for civil systems (water, sanitary, storm water).
• Assess lifting operations and weight capacity; recommend reinforcements or limits.
• Perform structural load calculations for wind, seismic, and environmental loads.
• Conduct technical and QA reviews for mechanical disciplines and submittals.

Skills

Structural analysis

Technical writing

Reading drawings

Project management basics

Wind and seismic loads

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in Charleston is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer to support the Site Engineering team at NPTU-C. You will work to keep vessels safe, connected, and mission-ready, applying structural analysis and AutoCAD to infrastructure projects and major construction efforts.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering with 2+ years of experience or a Master's with 1+ year, and U.S. citizenship.