Structural Engineer, Level 4

HII

. Support structural engineering activities for propulsion plants .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering for propulsion plants, including proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) methods and the ability to develop and check engineering calculation reports. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for working with multidisciplinary teams and managing junior engineers.

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Engineering Calculation ReportsStructural Analysis ReportsCollaboration SkillsTraining Junior Engineers

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Hard Skills

Structural EngineeringDamage Tolerance AnalysisDurability AnalysisThermal AnalysisStability and Stress AnalysisFatigue AnalysisHand CalculationsStructural ModelingDesign AllowablesDynamics and Loads Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

FEMAPABAQUSNASTRANMATHCADSiemens TEAMCENTER

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET Accredited Program

Industry Keywords

Structural Engineering ActivitiesAircraft CarriersBattleship ClassNavy Valve DesignsPropulsion Plants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support structural engineering activities for propulsion plants
Develop structural designs for new aircraft carriers, modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet, a new battleship class, and standard Navy valve designs
Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic, and composite structural materials
Perform structural analyses involving structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical/electronics, power plant, armament, heating/ventilating, equipment, and maintenance designs
Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling
Perform dynamics and loads, stability and stress, fatigue, and thermal analyses
Develop engineering calculation reports and check structural analysis reports
Report area-of-cognizance matters to NNS management and the Navy customer
Collaborate with construction, other engineering disciplines, value stream customers, and designers
Train and help manage junior-level engineers
Communicate engineering resolutions and approve changes to CAD models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; or Ph.D. and 4 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
U.S. citizenship required
Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) methods with FEMAP and ABAQUS
Proficiency in hand calculations using textbook methods
Experience developing engineering calculation reports and checking structural analysis reports
Ability to train and help manage junior-level engineers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisor oversight
Excellent collaboration skills
Experience with Siemens TEAMCENTER, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, MATHCAD and other engineering/design software applications
Ability to work with designers to communicate engineering resolutions and approve changes to CAD models

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth