ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This is a full-time, 2nd shift role with up to 10% travel. Relocation assistance is not available.

About the Role

Researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

This position is for the Nuclear Engineering department, providing hands-on waterfront engineering support and oversight on Reactor Plant and Propulsion Plant Systems with a mechanical and/or structural background on 2nd shift. A successful candidate should possess analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues arising during construction. The individual should have strong communication and relational skills to interface with technical and non-technical personnel, government representatives, customers, and vendors. The candidate should be willing to actively work on the waterfront to support onsite inspections and provide support to trades during construction.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train level 1 and 2 engineers as well as lead teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels.
• Perform onsite inspections of construction issues that arise during construction in support of resolving Technical Work Documents (eIRs, ERs, etc.).
• Support material issue resolution through answering of QNs, VIRs, and VQs.
• Use technical writing skills to develop, review, and approve technical work instructions/procedures (SCNIs, SCNPs, CCPIs, CCPPs).
• Maintain and approve work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
• Collaborate with peer engineers, construction management, and craftsmen on a daily basis.
• Support production meetings on behalf of engineering to provide timely resolutions and engineering insight on construction issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; or Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Technical writing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs and various NNS shipbuilding programs (e.g., DDMS, SAP, i2).

Preferred Qualifications

• A comprehensive understanding of reactor plant and/or non-nuclear steam plant fluid systems and components, reactor plant and/or steam plant cleanliness, system test processes in a construction environment, and experience with ship construction processes.
• Awareness of lifting and handling requirements.
• Experience with the procurement process and vendor liabilities (e.g., VIRs, VQs, and QNs).
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $99,000.00 to $122,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With more than 25,000 employees, including skilled tradespeople, engineers, project managers, and software developers, NNS collaborates at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

HII builds defense technology solutions that safeguard seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth.