What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer I, II, III, Waterfront Engineering position at General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works?
Job Description
Become a part of the "Bath-Built is Best-Built" tradition. Bath Iron Works is seeking someone who enjoys a dynamic high-energy, high-impact environment to join its waterfront structural engineering team.
In this unique role you'll provide on-site structural engineering support of hull (ships) structure that is part of some of the most complex warships built in the world.
Key Responsibilities
Safety:
- Champion and enforce BIW safety policies and procedures.
- Promote a culture of proactive safety awareness and accountability across the team.
- Ensure safe workplace conditions and compliance with government and company safety standards.
Continuous Improvement:
- Champion BOS principles and productivity enhancements.
- Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities; lead implementation of process improvements.
- Leverage A3 problem-solving and other structured improvement tools.
- Contribute to the Operational Performance Improvement Plan (OPIP).
Operational Support
- Assess DDG51 Class primary and secondary ship structures, including foundations and hull outfit componentry, to ensure compliance with structural requirements.
- Perform Structural Analysis on DDG51 Class hull structure, equipment foundations and outfitting, utilizing Finite Element Analysis methods as well as traditional hand calculation techniques involving the application of Naval shipbuilding standards and requirements. These load cases include primary hull girder analysis techniques on primary ship structure as well as other more traditional assessments from environmental, dead, live and operational load cases for other shipboard componentry.
- Perform assessment on pipe hanger and electrical cable supports, ensuring compliance with internal guidance documents.
- Perform analysis for predictions of structural vibration to ensure ship components are free from excessive vibration during trials.
- Assess temporary structural openings for personnel and component load-out access.
- Assess other deck-plate and facility requests for special jigs, fixtures and other temporary structures.
Team Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with Integrated Process Team, Design Liaison and deck plate personnel to resolve deck-plate (on-site) issues.
- Assist BIW Procurement with material issues.
- Participate in or lead technical interchanges on issues with customers such as U. S. Navy (NAVSEA and Supervisor of Shipbuilding), or others as required.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- BS (Required) or MS Degree (Preferred) in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with structural focus. BS in MET with appropriate classes also considered.
Required/Preferred Experience
Engineer I: 0-1 year of experience preferred
Engineer II: 1-2 years' applicable experience required
Engineer III: 3 years' applicable experience required
- Finite Element analysis exposure required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
- Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills required.
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance required.
- This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)