Senior Structural Engineer (Bremerton)

Written By Gregory Jose

Job Brief

As a rapidly growing small business, we are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support quality engineering deliverables for the U.S. Navy, MSC, and USCG. The engineer will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and delivering structural systems designs for marine vessels. 

If you also have excellent people skills, structural engineering experience, exemplary work ethic and a strong understanding of U.S. Navy, USCG or MSC ship systems, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team to review and approve engineering and technical deliverables, including Structural Installation Drawings (SIDs) and supporting calculations

  • Perform structural engineering analysis using industry tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and FEMAP

  • Develop and review structural calculations, including foundation design meeting shock requirements

  • Prepare and review Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and Ship Alteration Records (SARs)

  • Conduct engineering quality checks on drawings and calculations prepared by other engineers or technicians

  • Support LARS (Load Analysis and Rigging Support) and other shipboard structural evaluations

  • Conduct research and engineering studies to support ship modernization initiatives

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and, where applicable, lead or mentor junior engineers and designers

  • Assist Program Managers with business development and customer engagement activities

  • Serve in a client-facing capacity as needed

  • Expect approximately 10% domestic and international travel

Requirements

  • Proven experience supporting U.S. Navy, USCG, or MSC vessels

  • 5 years' experience with U.S. Navy Ship Modernization programs is preferred

  • Strong background in structural engineering and analysis

  • Proficiency with: AutoCAD & Inventor; FEMAP; Microsoft Office Suite

  • Experience developing and reviewing: Structural calculations, SIDs, SCDs, and SARs

  • Knowledge of shock analysis and DDAM

  • Strong understanding of industry practices, shipboard systems, and engineering documentation standards

  • Ability to interface directly with clients and stakeholders

  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

  • Must possess at least a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance

A successful Engineer at Tridentis will be one that helps us improve our corporate operations, successfully manages projects and assists with growing our organization.

Competitive Salary and the Following Benefits

  • 401(k) matching

  • Bonuses

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

Schedule & Location

M-F. Located onsite in Bremerton, WA

About Tridentis

Tridentis is a privately held small business focused on providing naval architecture, marine engineering, program management and logistics services to the U.S. Navy, USCG, and Military Sealift Command (MSC) in addition to other federal agencies. Tridentis is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Norfolk, VA; Bremerton, WA; and Kona, HI. In addition to providing engineering services to the federal government, Tridentis has a spin off company, Advanced Marine Vehicles that is entirely focused on designing, developing and building autonomous marine vehicles. Tridentis is committed to maintaining an agile company, with a flat organizational structure while achieving long term consistent growth.

Gregory Jose
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