Structural Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Structural Engineer to join our team. This position is remote out of Virginia and requires occasional travel to Chesapeake or Norfolk, VA, for client meetings and events.The Structural Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) engineering and design efforts. You will help ensure the structural integrity, strength, and stability of diverse marine structures and waterborne vessel hulls to meet critical operational characteristics for naval crafts operating on the sea surface.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToPerforming professional architectural, engineering, and scientific work relating to the form, strength, and performance of marine structuresConducting detailed Structural Analyses and Finite Element Analyses (FEA) to evaluate vessel hull integrity and operational safetyDeveloping technical reports and calculations for Weight and Moment, Stability, and Inclining ExperimentsExecuting Hydrostatics and Intact and Damage stability assessments to ensure vessel compliance with maritime standardsManaging arrangements for Hull and Deck outfitting, as well as conducting Mooring Studies and Vibration AnalysesPerforming Material Analyses and Weld and Connection Analyses to support complex shipboard repair and constructionProviding engineering oversight for Rigging, Cargo Handling, and Lifesaving Systems Analyses across various naval platformsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics or a related field5+ years of experience with specialized vessels in one or more of the following areas: Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessels (T-EPF), Hospital Ships (T-AH), Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T-AKE), Underway Replenishment Oilers (T-AO), Cable Laying/Repair (T-ARC), Rescue/Salvage Ships (T-ARS), Submarine Tender (T-AS), Fleet Ocean Tugs (T-ATF), Command Ship (LCC), Expeditionary Mobile Base (T-ESB), Fast Combat Support Vessels (T-AOE) or like vesselsExperience with vessel stability calculations, mooring analysis, towing plans, ship salvage, and dry-docking operationsExpertise in complex hull structures, arrangements, outfitting, and structural analysisPreferred QualificationsExperience performing finite element analysis (FEA) and closed-form solutions for maritime applicationsExperience with Optimoor and FEMAP/ANSYS (or similar software), MathCAD, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and MS Office SuiteExperience supporting Military Sealift Command (MSC) or similar naval engineering environmentsClearance RequirementAn active Secret clearance is required for this position.Physical RequirementsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, climb ladder wells on vessels, etc.Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations attending meetings.Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.