Structural Engineer

Company: Insight Global
Location: Newport News
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or other related Engineering discipline
• The position is required on-site at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News Virginia
• Must be a US Citizen for clearance purposes Preferred:
  • Prior construction, deck-plate, or manufacturing engineering experience
  • 2+ years of related engineering experience
  • Knowledge of welding and NDT requirements
  • Experience with welding and inspection Technical PublicationsOverview:Engineering position located at Newport News, Virginia in the Engineering Liaison Office in the Mechanical and Structural group. In this position the candidate will be required to provide technical resolutions for a variety of complex construction issues for VIRGINIA Class Submarines at the Newport News Shipyard (NNS). This job will require occasional shipboard investigation/evaluation on units and modules under various stages of construction. Candidate will be responsible for adjudicating construction and vendor issues for a wide variety of deviations, primarily structural deviations. The position also requires the adjudication of mechanical issues as-needed. Candidate must develop timely engineering resolutions in consideration of an aggressive construction schedule and manage multiple tasks concurrently. Candidate will be required to occasionally develop calculations to support construction resolutions; however, this position is not analysis focused. Engineers will have the opportunity to develop a knowledge base in a wide variety of submarine systems, components, and structures in a fast-paced environment. The majority of work will be centered on troubleshooting mistakes during construction, fixing design deficiencies, and evaluating material discrepancies.The following areas are commonly handled:Decks, foundations and supports, frame structures, hull structures, tank equipment, and welding related issuesThe chosen engineer will interface with NNS Trades, construction foremen, program office, management, and Supervisor of Shipbuilding personnel. Interacting and collaborating with design counterparts, working with engineering, materials, planning, welding, NDT, shock, and analysis departments will also be required. Time flexibility is required as workload can require occasional extended hours and weekend support.Qualifications

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