Structural Engineer
Overview:
We are currently hiring an entry level structural or civil engineer for our client Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) in Newport News, VA.
Description:
The Structural Engineer position provides technical oversight for various structural and mechanical systems on piers. The Structural Engineer will be required to develop a cohesive working relationship with system operators and maintenance personnel. The candidate should have knowledge of structural design and engineering.
The candidate’s day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned system(s).
- Provide technical direction to maintenance and project teams to support routine and non-routine work.
- Provide engineering resolutions for system problems/configuration changes.
- Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation.
- Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned utility system(s).
- Participate in the development of planned maintenance requirements.
- Support resolution of unplanned events.
- Develop and maintain critical system metrics.
- Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects.
- Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a pier maintenance and inspection certification program with key stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- US Citizenship.
Preferred:
- Steel, wood, and concrete design courses; Pier or related structural design experience; Industrial facilities experience is desirable; Experience with pier, mechanical, or naval architecture design.
Additional Information:
- Work is fully onsite in Newport News, VA.
- Fantastic opportunity for an entry level engineer to get working with a global company.
- US Citizenship is required due to DoD work.
- There is NO relocation offered for this opportunity.
- 1 step interview process.