Engineer I/II - Fluids

About the role

D471 Commissioned Ships Propulsion Plant – Mechanical Engineering supports commissioned submarines and training units in the Navy. We provide technical support for various classes of submarines and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Sites.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyard
• Perform cost/benefit analysis
• Perform engineering studies and calculations
• Resolve obsolescence issues and update provisioning documents
• Develop ship alterations, maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings, and update operating instructions
• Communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors
• Function as a project engineer overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including: Overall technical quality, Working in a team environment, Maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or equivalent)
• 0-5 years of engineering experience post graduation
• A strong ability to solve technical problems
• Aptitude for learning and applying technical requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• Internship, co-op, senior design project, research, or other project experience
• Involvement in clubs, sports, or other campus activities
• Engineering experience in a professional setting
• S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
• Experience with steam plant design, operations, or testing

Skills

• Ability to collaborate, ask questions, and learn quickly
• Growth mindset
• Passion for problem solving
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications