Naval Architect​/Structural Engineer

Join LCE as a Naval Architect/Structural Engineer in support of our team in Norfolk, VA. As a Naval Architect/Structural Engineer you will provide technical assistance to ships force and/or be involved in Navy technical activities related to ship and dock conditions.

• Provide technical assistance, assessment, and corrective actions as tasked.
• Conduct inspections and/or assessments of current ship condition and evaluate the findings of the inspections and/or assessments to determine a way forward to correct the current situation.
• Answer Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) and Departures from Specification (Client) (Client) when applicable.

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with Structural Engineering or Naval Architecture emphasis. Degrees in mechanical engineering may also be considered if the candidate demonstrates structural analysis and/or naval architecture coursework.
• Structural and/or docking specialty experience.
• Minimum 3 years specialized experience in the assessment, repair, and maintenance of structure on US Naval ships.
• Minimum 3 years general experience performing structural analysis and load calculations to ensure sound design and compliance meeting US Navy requirements.
• Hands-on experience onboard US Navy vessels assessing structure, running analysis, and generating repair recommendations. Hands on experience with marine dry-docks and docking evolutions, reviewing blocking plans, and running stability analysis.
• Current (within 3 years) hands-on experience with this equipment.