Structural Engineer 3

216082 - Structural Engineer 3

Industry ENG Region VA-Virginia City Newport News State VA Rate Up to $56.65 DOE Duration 12 months Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE) :

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.- Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Requires a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical oversight for various structural and mechanical systems on the floating dry dock. The engineer will be required to develop a cohesive working relationship with utility system operators, maintenance personnel, and dock masters. The candidate must have knowledge of structural design, mechanical design, or naval architecture.
• PPE : Hardhat, safety glasses, safety toe shoes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.

WORK HOURS :

5 / 40 workweek. First Shift 7 : 00AM-3 : 30 PM

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.