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TMMG, LLC lists this Senior Structural Engineer opportunity in chesapeake, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Background investigation, US Citizenship, CAC, and a confidential security clearance are requirements of this position. Travel is 20%.
TMMG is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support the Engineering Design Team (EDT) in delivering high-impact engineering solutions across naval and commercial shipbuilding programs. This role is not a traditional “desk-only” design position. The selected candidate will operate as a hands-on technical leader, bridging engineering, production, and waterfront execution. The engineer will be expected to solve real shipyard problems, validate designs against actual installed conditions, and ensure structural solutions support constructability, test readiness, and delivery schedules. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in ship structures, strong analysis and design capability, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multi-discipline environments.
Responsibilities
Structural Design & Analysis Develop and review structural designs for hull structures, foundations, and reinforcements; equipment foundations (shock, vibration, and mission systems); deck structures, bulkheads, and support systems
Perform structural calculations and analyses, including static and dynamic loading, fatigue and stress analysis, shock and vibration (DDAM / Navy shock requirements preferred)
Ensure compliance with ABS, USCG, NAVSEA, and applicable classification rules; contract specifications and regulatory requirements
Shipyard & Waterfront Integration Interface directly with production teams, planning and scheduling, test & trials teams
Validate structural designs against as-built and installed conditions; construction sequencing and access constraints
Identify and resolve design gaps impacting production, interferences and constructability issues; support deckplate problem-solving to keep work moving
Engineering Change & Configuration Control Review and develop Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), work orders and field changes; assess impacts to structure integrity, schedule, sequencing, material and installation; ensure structural changes are technically sound and buildable in the shipyard
Shock, Load & Specialty Analysis Perform or support equipment mounting and foundation design; load path verification and structural adequacy; support analytical assessments, data requirements definition, and technical reporting
Drawing Development & Review Develop and review 2D drawings and structural details (AutoCAD or equivalent); 3D model outputs (Navisworks, ShipConstructor, or similar); ensure drawings reflect real installation conditions and support production sequencing; align with configuration control requirements
Client & Program Support Interface with clients, including shipyards, government representatives (NAVSEA, USCG, MSC), OEMs and vendors; provide technical recommendations and clear, actionable communication; support proposal efforts and technical write-ups when needed
Mentorship & Leadership Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, designers and drafters; establish best practices for structural design and analysis and shipyard integration; serve as a go-to technical authority within EDT
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (with structural focus); Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of experience in naval or commercial shipbuilding; strong background in structural design and analysis
Proven experience supporting shipyard construction or waterfront execution
Experience with ABS, USCG, and/or NAVSEA standards
Proficiency in AutoCAD (required); 3D modeling tools (preferred); experience with FEA tools (FEMAP, ANSYS, NX-NASTRAN, etc.)
Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret and develop technical drawings and translate engineering into buildable solutions
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; capable of working in fast-paced, multi-discipline environments
Required Technical Skills
Structural analysis methods and calculations
AutoCAD (required); Navisworks, ShipConstructor or equivalent
Finite Element Analysis tools (FEMAP, ANSYS, NX-NASTRAN, etc.)
Shock analysis (DDAM preferred); ability to verify load paths and structural adequacy
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience on Naval vessels (DDG, LCS, OPC, MSC) or offshore/commercial vessels
Familiarity with configuration management systems and Test & Trials processes
Experience in multi-shipyard or multi-program environments
Key Competencies
Execution-Focused Mindset; understands engineering must work in the yard
Problem solving at the deckplate level; integrator of disciplines
Bridges engineering, production, and testing; schedule-aware; cost and delivery mindful
Clear communication; ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders
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Worksite address
chesapeake, VA, 23322, US
Who can apply
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