Principal Civil / Structural Engineer - Test Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

  

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

Pratt and Whitney Engineering’s Development Operations (DO) is responsible for the assembly, testing and data collection for development of military and commercial jet engines at multiple test facilities. Within DO, Test Systems Engineering (TSE) provides the engineering, design and procurement of special test equipment, test facilities, and test support systems required for validation and production testing of full engines and engine components. During this exciting time of business growth and expansion, the Pratt & Whitney’s Development Operations organization is seeking a Civil / Structural Engineer, responsible for developing innovative test stand designs for a variety of equipment and facilities required to support research & development jet test programs. This individual will work closely with Pratt & Whitney facility owners to understand program requirements, conceptualize design solutions, perform design analysis, develop construction documents, and coordinate contractors. This role will require the engineer to consider factors such as safety, budget, feasibility, ergonomics, efficiency, schedule, environmental impact, and adherence to codes. The engineer will also be expected to coordinate construction schedules of contractors, and perform onsite inspections to confirm accuracy of implementation and installation of the required systems.

• Designing unique equipment and hardware in support of test operations for research and development of cutting-edge jet engines.  

• Develop and lead a civil/structural engineering design from start to finish.

• Work closely with a team of mechanical, electrical and project engineers to develop technical solutions.

• Provide technical direction and lead a team of A&E design engineers and drafters.

• Design of steel and reinforced concrete structures according to AISC Steel Construction Manual and American Concrete Institute Codes and Guidelines.

• Design of shallow foundations, fill, grade and paving plans, and stormwater drainage plans.

• Coordinate and expedite the procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and validation of these systems.

• Consider factors such as safety, environmental impact, code compliance, budget, feasibility, ergonomics, schedule, and efficiency.

• Self-motivation to determine the design tasks required and follow through with little direction to achieve significant milestones.

• Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• 8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced Degree in Engineering with 5 years of engineering experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree with an emphasis in structural engineering

• Active Professional Engineer license registered in the State of Florida

• Familiarity with AutoCAD & Siemens NX CAD software for 3d modeling and drafting, beam modeling software such as STAAD, Pro, Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS Workbench, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Current US Government DOD security clearance

• Familiar with high level aspects of mechanical engineering design

• Familiar with high heat resistant concrete design

• Broad knowledge of project management

• Experience with gas turbine special test equipment and facilities

• OSHA 510 or equivalent certification

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