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CACI International Junior Ship Structural Engineer in Washington, District Of Columbia
Junior Ship Structural Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity:
Junior structural engineer role is an excellent role for engineers who seek experience with designing ship structures and learning about materials and construction methods used in ship building. Junior structural engineer is part of a team of naval architects, structural engineers, and designers providing
structural designs and solutions for US Navy and USCG ships. Opportunity to support CACI's Washington, DC office, e.g. Client Site Offices at the Washington Navy Yard or NSWC-Carderock and future potential flexible, hybrid positions, and work with customers, such as, MSC, NSWC, and NAVSEA.
Responsibilities:
Use AutoCAD to develop structural drawings, which are then used to build equipment foundations and other ship structures for new and existing ships.
Learn customer requirements for structural drawing development.
Work with structural engineers and engineers from other disciplines (e.g., mechanical and electrical) to develop structural drawings.
Attend ship checks to collect information necessary to develop structural drawings.
Apply structural formulas to verify strength of structural designs.
Learn to model and analyze ship structures using finite element software (Femap).
Become familiar with marine rules and standards used for design and analysis of structural designs.
Document methods, assumptions, and results in reports.
Perform Shipyard and/or design Contract Deliverable reviews for Contract Specification SOWs, Regulatory, and technical compliance.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
Experience drafting basic, to-scale layout drawings using AutoCAD.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Detail-oriented.
Good analytical skills.
Ability to speak and write clearly in English.
Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
U.S. Citizenship.
Security clearance eligibility.
Desired:
Experience or internship in marine industry and/or defense industry, e.g., US Navy or USCG. Knowledge of marine rules, standards, and codes. Proficiency with 3-D CAD, such as Solidworks. Experience performing ship calculations (e.g., weights and moments) or structural design/calculations.
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$48,300-$96,600
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.