Structural Engineer

About the role

BB&E is seeking a full-time Structural Engineer to support Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe, Africa, Central (NAVFAC EURAFCENT). The position is based primarily on-site at Naval Support Activity Naples in Capodichino, Italy, with periodic travel to NSA Bahrain and other locations within the EURAFCENT area of responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent, timely structural engineering support for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Navy, Marine Corps and other supported-command facilities.
• Support military construction, special projects, demolition, maintenance, space utilization, renovation and facilities development.
• Calculate environmental and blast loads and design vertical and lateral force-resisting systems.
• Analyze and design foundations, retaining structures, utility supports and structural elements in concrete, steel and timber.
• Prepare and review calculations, design drawings, specifications, Requests for Proposals and other technical documentation.
• Review design submittals at project milestones (35%, 65%, 100%) and take part in project conferences.
• Apply DoD and Navy criteria, guide specifications, codes and standard practices to designs.
• Support project budgeting, planning and management, coordinate work and lead teams where required.

Required profile

• Minimum of five years of professional civil and structural engineering experience in code-compliant facility design for new construction and renovation.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering; PE registration preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain the background investigation, security eligibility, Common Access Card and installation access.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to work on site in Naples and travel periodically.

Required skills

• Knowledge of vertical and lateral force-resisting systems, foundations, retaining structures and utility supports in concrete, steel and timber.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, DoD and Navy guide specifications and design criteria.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal and foreign laws and codes affecting structural design in the EURAFCENT area.
• Ability to write clear analyses, give oral presentations and lead project teams.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and discretionary bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-provided short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity and identity theft protection options.
• Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays, traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Employee referral program, discounts, EAP, and homeownership benefits.