ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 1

The Role

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

Specific to this position:

• Drafting blueprints
• Supervising construction projects
• Ensuring compliance with legal and environmental regulations
• Planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of various structures and infrastructure, including roads and sewage systems
• Cooking with consultants, contractors, and local enforcement agencies to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles
• Excellent analytical skills
• The ability to work with a team or professionals from different disciplines

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.