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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.