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Southwest Research Institute · 4 months ago

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - STAFF ENGINEER - Marine Structures & Pressure Vessels

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute provides engineering R&D services for commercial and government customers, focusing on marine structures and pressure vessels. The Principal Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team in the design and fabrication of pressure vessels, ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Guide a multidisciplinary team to support the design and fabrication of large article pressure vessels used in a variety of subsea or surface applications

Ensure acceptable delivery of final product in terms quality, function, performance, and certifiability for intended purpose

Provide approval of technical documentation including drawings, material specifications, work instructions, technical design/analysis reports, and fabrication plans

Ensure fabrication processes comply with project requirements by providing subject matter expert input

Participate in business development efforts for manned and unmanned pressure vessel projects such as technical presentations, client visits, concept development and/or personnel searches

Interface with project managers and team members to identify, plan, and execute project objectives

Provide input and co-design efforts for structures, mechanisms, and pressure chambers

Conduct design reviews, provide feedback, training as needed, and identify/communicate corrections to ensure components, assemblies, and systems meet criteria

Regularly communicate status and assist project management in prioritizing activities

Execute quality program objectives to meet internal, project-specific, and/or industry standards. This may include generation of new or editing of existing documentation

Ensure proper change management is followed through monitoring of activities of various teams or systems

Communicate changes regularly with engineering staff and project management

Qualification

Marine EngineeringStructural EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisFabrication MethodsQuality Standards KnowledgeLeadership ExperienceTechnical Documentation ApprovalProject Management InterfaceTraining IndividualsCommunication Skills

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering

15+ years: Expertise in design, analysis, and fabrication elements for marine/sub-surface structural engineering. Expertise in the quality requirements of P-9290 and/or fabrication requirements of Tech Pub 1688 and/or technical requirements of ASME BPVC / PVHO codes

5+ years: Leadership and supervisory experience including training of individuals

Proficiency in fabrication and inspection methods for high-strength steels, advanced metallic alloys, and non-metallics for marine environments

A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen