Engineer I - Civil/Structural

About the role

This Systems Engineering position provides on‑site deck plate support for second‑shift operations at the Quonset Point facility, serving both VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA class submarines. The role involves troubleshooting construction issues, liaising with operations and stakeholders, reviewing engineering reports, and supporting continuous‑improvement projects, with mentorship for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Resolution and troubleshooting of second‑shift construction issues
• Integration with second‑shift Quonset Point operations and support groups
• Liaison support between second‑shift operations and various stakeholders
• Function as an engineering multidisciplinary representative supporting VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA class, focusing on deck plate support
• Disposition/review engineering reports, address design issues, provide UNSAT responses, ensure timely resolution, work independently
• Engage with operations, ship’s management, quality assurance, support groups, QP test and planning; communicate assessments to operations; provide technical advice/guidance; perform or assist with continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate priority COLUMBIA or VIRGINIA class construction issues with first shift and provide follow‑on support for any priority issue being addressed by first shift
• Newly hired personnel will be assigned a mentor to assist in learning the above roles and responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in civil/structural engineering
• 0‑1 years of post‑graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Capstone Project Leader experience
• Experience with troubleshooting and technical problem solving
• CAD experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Highly motivated, able to perform independently and interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Stooping

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Wet