Shipyard Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

Description:

Location: Marinette, Wisconsin/ remote

Days: M-F Hours of Work: Full Time - 40 Hours/Week + potential OT

Relocation Required: No

Travel Requirements: Remote + 25% travel to Marinette WI (3 months on-site)

Signing Bonus: No

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

$5000 sign on bonus.

Background check, drug testing and US Citizenship are requirements for this position.

The Senior Engineer’s purpose is to solve technical problems, develop applicable documentation, and supervise all assigned resources to support the assigned project. The Senior Engineer assists the engineering organization in determining the technical requirements of the project, defining resource requirements to achieve schedule and budget commitments, and solving technical issues as they arise within the field of competence.

• Work independently in solving technical issues

• Plan, estimate, schedule and monitor assigned work and the work of assigned resources

• Able to track progress, report progress, recommend improvements to budget and schedule, and recommend reductions to budget and schedule

• Capable to facilitate communications of issues and solutions throughout FMM, subcontract, or customers. Capable to mentor team members in effective communication techniques.

• Capable to prepare, check and issue professional quality deliverables, mentor team members on improving performance deliverables, and mentor subcontract on improving performance of deliverables

• Capable of interpreting contract requirements, applying to functional assignments, and able to mentor team members and subcontract in their understanding

• Skilled to identify and develop contract change documents to support the project needs. Capable to mentor fellow team members and subcontractors.

• Abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures. Mentor fellow team members and subcontractors in development, explanation, and guidance of policies and procedures.

• Capable to lead or participate in product improvement projects and working groups

• Proficient to define, track, monitor, and provide direction for subcontract activities.

• Able to define, track and control subcontractor activities

• Effectively supervise and mentor assigned resources during onboarding, skill development, or projects.

LABOR CATEGORY - SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Engineer also demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company. The Senior Engineer may directly mentor or supervise 2 to 10 employees. Mentoring and supervisory responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. An Engineer II may be included with interviewing potential new team members and training employees. With supervising, this may include planning, assigning, and directing work of assigned individuals, participating in the appraising performance, addressing complaints with development opportunities, and resolving problems

LABOR CATEGORY - QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and 6 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence.

• This requirement can also be met with an Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and 8 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence, or a High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of experience of increasing responsibility in the engineering field of competence.

• Supervisory experience desired.

• Six Sigma or LEAN training desired.

Requirements:

• Must have experience with naval systems, proven by verifiable and specific work experience, technical publication, or patent issue.

• Must have a working knowledge of standard shipbuilding rules and regulations, as well as the associated regulatory agencies and the review & approval process.

• Must have current computer skills relevant to the field of competence.

• Be familiar with EPLA or ETAP

• Strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills

• Strong 3D AutoCAD Modeling and processing skills comprised of the following:

• Multiple layout drawings

• 100+ tab drawings

• Viewport manipulation

• Layer management

• 3-D clipping

• Solids creation / manipulation

• Blocks

• Must have ability to work within schedule and budget restraints.

• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.

• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.

• A basic Earned Value Management System competency is a bonus

• Process Improvement Specialist knowledge and experience beneficial.

• Experience leading individuals and teams beneficial

The Senior Structural Engineer will play a critical role in the structural design, analysis, and integration of the FFG-62 class guided missile frigates, leading technical efforts across basic and detailed design phases. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, this role requires a deep command of naval structural engineering, with an emphasis on military standards, survivability, and structural resilience in accordance with ABS Naval Vessel Rules (NVR), US Navy instructions, and MIL-STDs.

The candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of structural engineering packages including 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), technical reviews, and verification of compliance with Navy and classification society requirements. This position requires leadership in cross-functional teams, interface with internal departments (production, quality, program management), and external stakeholders (US Navy, NAVSEA, ABS, subcontractors).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and approve the structural design and analysis of ship structures across all design phases (basic, functional, detail) with a focus on longitudinal strength, hull girder integrity, local structure design, and fatigue life evaluation.

• Serve as technical lead for the integration of • structural requirements into ShipConstructor 3D model environment, ensuring alignment with weight budgets, CG requirements, and outfitting constraints.

• Manage and conduct finite element analysis using tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN, ANSYS, and class-specific platforms (SESAM, Nauticus Hull, Mars) to assess yielding, buckling, vibration response, fatigue, and dynamic loading profiles.

• Perform structural analyses for both initial design and retrofit/upgrade scenarios, including shock and underwater explosion assessments (per MIL-S-901D, etc.).

• Review and interpret Navy specifications, ABS NVR, ASTM, ISO, and MIL-STDs applicable to hull structure design, ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance.

• Develop, review, and maintain structural drawings, calculation packages, test plans, and technical reports for NAVSEA and ABS submittals.

• Coordinate technical interfaces across disciplines (outfitting, combat systems, electrical, mechanical) to resolve structural interferences and establish practical design solutions.

• Support the development and application of department-specific analysis tools, spreadsheets, and workflows to increase productivity and traceability of structural analysis.

• Collaborate with production to resolve buildability and alignment issues during construction; support non-conformance evaluations and root-cause analysis when needed.

• Contribute to planning activities including estimating engineering hours, schedule development, task prioritization, and resource allocation.Mentor junior engineers and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives to raise engineering excellence across the department.

Qualifications:

• Required:Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Master’s degree strongly preferred.

• 8+ years of professional experience in naval ship design, with at least 3 years supporting government or military shipbuilding programs.

• 5+ years in a design office certified under ISO 9001:2015 with demonstrated understanding of documentation, traceability, and quality control processes.

• Proficient in using FEA tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS, SESAM, Nauticus Hull, etc.) and class tools such as ABS SafeHull, Veristar Hull.

• Demonstrated mastery of ship scantling design per ABS NVR, DNV, or LR rules, and familiarity with ISO 12215, NS 3472, and Eurocodes.

• Skilled in technical report writing, class/Navy correspondence, and presenting engineering justifications to approval authorities.

Preferred:

• Experience working with the U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, or related military ship programs.

• Familiarity with combatant survivability requirements including shock, EM signature, and damage stability integration.

• Working knowledge of ShipConstructor or other 3D marine CAD software for structural modeling.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility preferred.

• US Citizenship required for access to export-controlled and ITAR-sensitive materials.

Other Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership in a matrixed engineering environment with ability to drive results across design and production disciplines.

• High attention to detail, accountability, and documentation rigor.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders ranging from junior designers to Navy inspectors.

• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to lead initiatives to refine workflows, increase technical capability, and enhance collaboration.

This position is critical to maintaining schedule adherence, structural integrity, and mission capability of the FFG-62 class.

The Senior Structural Engineer will be a key voice in shaping the technical foundation of one of the Navy’s most important next-generation combatants.

Full-time

Hybrid remote