COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking an experienced engineer to provide hands-on support for COLUMBIA Class construction in the Groton shipyard. The team works directly with shipyard trades and support organizations to help ensure construction activities are conducted safely and efficiently, continue without interruption, and result in ship deliveries consistent with design intent. The team also supports sea trials and serves as the primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard construction team, coordinating with Operations, Ship's Management, Planning, Design and Engineering, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397. The position supports the final assembly, testing, certification, sea trials, and delivery of the first-of-class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA. Engineers evaluate and resolve emergent construction issues, provide engineering oversight to trade personnel, and coordinate with design and engineering subject-matter experts. The team provides mentoring and training to engineers new to construction. This position is located in Groton, Connecticut, as part of D476 Construction Support Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil, or Marine Engineering.
At least 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience in a discipline such as structural, mechanical, piping, or ventilation.
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
Highly motivated.

Nice To Haves

Prior deck-plate construction experience is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Electronic Desktop tools, such as 7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, and ERS.
Familiarity with Team Center, including CR/CN experience.
Prior U.S. Navy or operations experience.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel.
Evaluate emergent shipyard issues during construction and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions.
Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements.
Provide direction and evaluation to Groton trades through disposition of CNs and TIR UNSATs.
Support final assembly, testing, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class.
Conduct 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 subject-matter experts in the construction sequence.
Support sea trials.