O41​/O48 Engineer Structural

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• Req
• Team: O48 CRANE ENGR & QLTY
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Shift: 1st
• Relocation assistance available
• Telework:
  Not eligible
• Travel:
  No
• Clearance required:
  
  No

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth‑generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

• Support plant maintenance and building construction.
• Draft blueprints, supervise construction projects, and ensure compliance with legal and environmental regulations.
• Plan, design, and oversee construction and maintenance of structures and infrastructure including roads and sewage systems.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local enforcement agencies to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications involving metals, non‑metallic or composite structural materials for product design or operation including structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs.
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Use tools such as CATIA, IDEAS, Pro Engineer and various software applications.

• Master’s Degree and 0 years of relevant professional experience qualifies.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience qualifies.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Skills and experience that would be beneficial but not required.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first.

At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices.
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan options and financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Other benefits may vary by division or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email  and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.