Senior Structural Engineer (Bremerton

As a rapidly growing small business, we are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support quality engineering deliverables for the U.S. Navy, MSC, and USCG. The engineer will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and delivering structural systems designs for marine vessels.

If you also have excellent people skills, structural engineering experience, exemplary work ethic and a strong understanding of U.S. Navy, USCG or MSC ship systems, we’d like to meet you.

Work as part of a team to review and approve engineering and technical deliverables, including Structural Installation Drawings (SIDs) and supporting calculations

Perform structural engineering analysis using industry tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and FEMAP

Develop and review structural calculations, including foundation design meeting shock requirements

Prepare and review Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and Ship Alteration Records (SARs)

Conduct engineering quality checks on drawings and calculations prepared by other engineers or technicians

Support LARS (Load Analysis and Rigging Support) and other shipboard structural evaluations

Conduct research and engineering studies to support ship modernization initiatives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and, where applicable, lead or mentor junior engineers and designers

Assist Program Managers with business development and customer engagement activities

Serve in a client-facing capacity as needed

Expect approximately 10% domestic and international travel

Proven experience supporting U.S. Navy, USCG, or MSC vessels

5 years' experience with U.S. Navy Ship Modernization programs is preferred

Strong background in structural engineering and analysis

Proficiency with:
AutoCAD & Inventor; FEMAP;
Microsoft Office Suite

Experience developing and reviewing:
Structural calculations, SIDs, SCDs, and SARs

Knowledge of shock analysis and DDAM

Strong understanding of industry practices, shipboard systems, and engineering documentation standards

Ability to interface directly with clients and stakeholders

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Must possess at least a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance

A successful Engineer at Tridentis will be one that helps us improve our corporate operations, successfully manages projects and assists with growing our organization.

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

M-F. Located onsite in Bremerton, WA

Tridentis is a privately held small business focused on providing naval architecture, marine engineering, program management and logistics services to the U.S. Navy, USCG, and Military Sealift Command (MSC) in addition to other federal agencies. Tridentis is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Norfolk, VA;
Bremerton, WA; and Kona, HI. In addition to providing engineering services to the federal government, Tridentis has a spin off company, Advanced Marine Vehicles that is entirely focused on designing, developing and building autonomous marine vehicles. Tridentis is committed to maintaining an agile company, with a flat organizational structure while achieving long term consistent growth.