Midlevel Ship Structural Engineer

CACI International Inc

. Design equipment foundations and other ship structures for new and existing ships .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,200 - $158,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural design and analysis for marine applications, including proficiency in finite element analysis and compliance with U.S. Navy and USCG standards. Capable of effectively communicating technical information and leading teams in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Finite Element AnalysisAutoCAD Proficiency3-D CAD (Solidworks)U.S. Navy Design StandardsMarine Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Structural CalculationsDesign of Ship StructuresWeights and Stability CalculationsCorrosion InspectionMetal Fatigue CalculationsMooring AnalysesDetail-OrientedTechnical Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Naval ArchitectureMarine EngineeringCivil EngineeringOcean EngineeringShip DesignShipyard ReviewsContract Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design equipment foundations and other ship structures for new and existing ships
Perform structural calculations using first-principles formulas and finite element software
Assist with development of structural drawings
Document methods, assumptions, and results in reports
Apply regulatory rules, industry standards, and customer requirements to develop conforming designs and analysis pass/fail criteria
Perform shipyard and/or design contract deliverable reviews for contract specification SOWs, regulatory, and technical compliance
Interface with customers, vendors, shipyards, and internal team members
Train less experienced engineers
Support CACI's Washington, DC office, including client site offices at the Washington Navy Yard or NSWC-Carderock
Work with customers such as MSC, NSWC, and NAVSEA

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the marine industry
Minimum of 2 years of experience performing finite element analysis
Experience reading and creating drawings using AutoCAD
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced work environment
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to speak and write clearly in English
Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
U.S. Citizenship
Security clearance eligibility
Desired: U.S. Navy or USCG surface ship design, operations, or maintenance experience
Experience with U.S. Navy, USCG, and/or U.S. commercial ship design standards
Proficiency with 3-D CAD, such as Solidworks
Experience with design/analysis of aluminum structures
Experience with corrosion inspection/prediction
Experience performing metal fatigue calculations
Experience performing mooring analyses
Experience with weights and stability calculations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Family support benefits
Continuing education benefits
Time off benefits
Competitive compensation
Learning and development opportunities