COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking highly motivated engineers to work hands-on solving deckplate issues for the COLUMBIA Class construction efforts in the Groton shipyard. The Construction Support Engineering team provides direct support to shipyard trades and support organizations to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous completion of construction activities. This role ensures the delivery of ships consistent with the design intent and is also responsible for supporting sea trials. Engineers will interface with Operations, Ship's Management, Planning, Design and Engineering, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397, acting as the primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard construction team. This is a unique opportunity to support construction through final assembly, test, certification, sea trials, and delivery of the first of class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA, the Nation’s #1 defense priority. The COLUMBIA Waterfront team supports the Groton Shipyard to deliver boats. D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering provides mentoring and training for engineers who are new to construction. This position is located in Groton, CT.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil or Marine Engineering
5+ years of discipline specific (structural, mechanical, piping or ventilation) engineering experience
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher is required
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior deck plate construction experience is highly desirable
Familiarity with Electronic Desktop (7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, ERS, etc.)
Familiarity with Team Center (CR/CN experience)
Prior US Navy or operations experience

Responsibilities

Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel
Evaluate emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions
Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements
Providing direction and evaluation to Groton trades via disposition of CNs and TIR UNSATs
Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class
Provide surveillance of manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material in the Groton shipyard
Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations
Facilitate implementation of the design, lessons learned, and process improvements
Facilitate discipline specific knowledge transfer to the construction support engineering team
Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence.