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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.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned system(s)
  • 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
  • Provide in field technical support of maintenance and project teams
  • Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned dock 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
  • Support internal and external audits of the floating dry dock

    • 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.

    Contact
    Andrew Craft
    acraft@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
    Newport News, VA 23606

    Phone: (757) 595-0005 x173 or (877) 244-5418 x173

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.