{"id":1421963,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vision-point-systems-structural-engineering-technician","title":"Structural Engineering Technician","company":{"id":690023,"name":"Vision Point Systems","domain":"visionpointsystems.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/vision-point-systems","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Philadelphia, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":39000,"max_usd":92000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":7190},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T22:44:47Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T23:47:02Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Vision Point Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Engineering Technician with at least five (5) years of experience supporting U.S. Navy ship structures. The successful candidate will support structural condition assessments, nondestructive testing (NDT), and repair planning for Navy ships.\nThis position requires 50% travel to support shipboard assessments, shipyard activities, and client requirements. When not traveling, the technician will work on site in Navy offices in Philadelphia, PA, directly with the Navy client, engineers, and maintenance stakeholders.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nInspect and document the condition of hull plating, decks, bulkheads, stiffeners, frames, foundations, tanks, voids, and other ship structures. \nIdentify and document corrosion, pitting, metal loss, cracking, deformation, weld discontinuities, and deterioration affecting structural condition. \nPerform assigned NDT within the limits of current method-specific qualification and certification, using approved procedures and applicable acceptance criteria. \nCollect ultrasonic thickness measurements and prepare thickness maps, inspection sketches, photographs, and traceable records of structural deficiencies. \nRead ship structural drawings, weld symbols, scantlings, repair details, and technical specifications; verify installed conditions against drawings. \nAssist engineers with structural evaluations, repair scopes, inspection plans, and recommendations for follow-up testing or corrective action. \nPrepare clear inspection reports, technical summaries, and client briefings; promptly elevate significant findings to the responsible engineer and Navy client. \nCoordinate access, inspection schedules, and work priorities with Navy personnel, ship’s force, shipyards, and maintenance organizations. \nMaintain inspection equipment, calibration records, test data, and document revision control; follow shipboard and shipyard safety requirements. \nRequirements\nAssociate degree + 2 yrs experience in Structural Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, or a related technical field. \n-OR-\nMinimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience evaluating, inspecting, maintaining, or repairing U.S. Navy ship structures. \nWorking knowledge of steel and aluminum ship construction, structural members, welding, corrosion mechanisms, and common structural damage. \nExperience interpreting Navy ship drawings and specifications and producing accurate inspection records and technical reports. \nDocumented NDT training applicable to ship structures, including the core methods listed below. Must obtain and maintain employer certification for assigned methods before independently performing or accepting examinations. \nAbility to communicate professionally and work directly with the Navy client while coordinating technical issues with the company’s engineering team. \nAbility to travel 50% of the time and work on site in the Philadelphia Navy offices when not traveling. \nAbility to access shipboard spaces, climb ladders, and work in tanks, voids, and other confined spaces when authorized, with required training and protective equipment. \nMust be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Requires US Citizenship. \nRequired Training/Working Knowledge\nCore training for this position includes the following methods and Navy-specific applications. Required qualification scope will be matched to assigned work.\nVisual Testing (VT): Structural and weld examination, weld gauges, surface condition assessment, discontinuity recognition, and inspection documentation. \nUltrasonic Testing (UT) for Thickness Measurement: Equipment setup, calibration, thickness gauging, corrosion mapping, and evaluation of measurement limitations on pitted or coated ship structures. \nDesired Training/Skills\nMagnetic Particle Testing (MT): Surface and near-surface crack detection in ferromagnetic steel structures and welds, including technique selection and indication interpretation. \nLiquid Penetrant Testing (PT): Surface-breaking discontinuity detection in nonporous materials, including aluminum and nonmagnetic structural components and welds. \nNavy Procedure and Acceptance Criteria Training: Applicable contract-invoked NAVSEA requirements, including T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, approved inspection procedures, reporting, and the acceptance standards specified for the work. \nTraining in, or demonstrated working knowledge of, Naval Ships’ Technical Manual (NSTM) Chapter 100, Hull Structures. Experience applying NSTM Chapter 100 requirements and guidance to shipboard structural inspections, condition assessments, identification and documentation of structural deterioration, and development of recommendations for additional evaluation or repair is highly desired. \nTraining in, or demonstrated working knowledge of, the structural inspection and assessment requirements contained in the Corrosion Control Assessment and Maintenance (CCAM) Manual. Experience applying CCAM requirements to shipboard structural assessments, including identification, characterization, and documentation of corrosion, pitting, section loss, and other structural deficiencies, is highly desired. \nCurrent or previous employer-issued Level II certifications in VT, UT, MT, and/or PT, supported by training and experience records. \nUltrasonic angle-beam weld examination training; phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) training and qualification for applicable structural weld examinations. \nEddy Current Testing (ET) training for applicable surface-crack inspections, especially aluminum structures; radiographic interpretation training where review of weld radiographs is assigned. \nExperience assessing Navy ship tanks, voids, hull structures, and weld repairs during maintenance availabilities or dry-docking. \nExperience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks and with digital inspection reporting, thickness mapping, and maintenance tracking systems. \nFamiliarity with applicable NAVSEA welding and inspection requirements and Navy maintenance documentation; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential is a plus. \nAbility to recognize when additional testing or engineering review is needed and to support repair verification under approved procedures. \nQualification and Safety Training\nTraining completion alone does not authorize independent NDT work. Personnel must satisfy applicable documented experience, examinations, vision testing, and employer certification requirements under the employer’s written practice and contract-invoked NAVSEA requirements. Level II qualification is required for assigned methods involving independent interpretation and evaluation. Prior certifications are subject to employer review and applicable recertification requirements.\nBefore field assignments, complete applicable shipboard and shipyard safety training, including confined-space entrant or attendant training as assigned, fall protection, hazard communication, and respiratory protection when required. Follow site-specific access and entry authorization procedures.\nBenefits\nFull-time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits package including:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance \nLife Insurance (1× annual salary) \nShort- and Long-Term Disability \n401(k) with company matching \nPaid Training and Professional Development \nFlexible work hours (when project and client schedules permit) \nEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7844,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Life insurance","Professional development","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Civil & Structural Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T22:44:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:5","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vision-point-systems-structural-engineering-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vision-point-systems-structural-engineering-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T03:46:37Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3237,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1763,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}