Structural Design Engineer (Heavy Lift Transport)

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Jacksonville, FL
Hybrid
115K-196K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
You will conduct heavy lift engineering consultations, develop technical packages, create engineering documentation, and analyze lifting requirements. Responsibilities include preparing drawings and risk assessments while ensuring safe execution of heavy lifting and transport operations.
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Job Description
As part of our BAE Systems Jacksonville Ship Repair (JSR) team, you will be working alongside some of the industry's top talent on the forefront of technology. We are currently hiring for an experienced Structural/Heavy-Lift/Transport Engineer with the ability to obtain a PE license in Florida to support developing conventional and improved engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transport projects using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs).
You will directly support the preparation of heavy lift work by selecting existing and renewed engineering method statements, drawings, calculations, visualizations, manuals, risk assessments and/or other relevant documents to ensure a safe and efficient execution of the movement of U.S. War ships and other commercial vessels.
Travel Requirement: 10%
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Provide heavy lift engineering consultations, evaluate lifting requirements, and develop heavy lift engineering technical packages.
  • Be responsible to provide credible and specialized engineering analysis while advising on the most optimum and cost-effective methods of utilizing required large sized heavy lifting equipment throughout the shipyard.
  • Using your expertise to develop best-in-class engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects.
  • Working with both conventional methodologies and developing new approaches
  • Working with staff in the field to develop solutions to and troubleshoot complex heavy lift and transport challenges
  • Preparing and selecting both existing and renewed engineering statements
  • Developing drawings, calculations, visualizations, manuals, risk assessments and other key documents
  • Pointing out risks with regard to safety, the environment or health and reporting these risks to senior management
  • Ensuring efficient execution that delivers the right results for the customer
  • Completion of AutoCAD drawings and/or steering the CAD Engineering; Designing custom lifting devices and auxiliary transport equipment


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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering. We may consider a closely related technical degree.
  • Typically 4+ years experience in heavy lift operations, with at least 2 years' experience using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) equipment.
  • Proficient knowledge of CADD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Visual Analysis, STAAD/RAM, etc.) for efficient production of engineering work.
  • Ability to coordinate with a team and interact with external design firms,
  • Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms providing constructability input.
  • Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access.
  • English, fluent proficiency verbal and written
  • Evidence of experience in a similar role, ideally in any/some of the following sectors: civil engineering, shipyards, construction, renewables, oil and gas, offshore, ports and mining


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115100 - $195700
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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