ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

50d•$99,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Mechanical 3 researches, plans, designs, and develops mechanical products and systems, applying research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems. At Newport News Shipbuilding, this role serves as a technical expert for O41 Plant Engineering on facilities mechanical and utility systems, process piping, fire protection and life safety systems, production equipment, and construction and repair requirements. The engineer provides technical leadership to internal and external customers and supports safe, code-compliant facility maintenance, inspections, and construction projects in a large industrial shipyard environment. The position also leads mechanical evaluations, building and infrastructure assessments, and root cause analyses; directs consultant and contractor work; reviews contractor project designs; contributes studies and recommendations for the Facilities Long Range Strategic Plan; and mentors other engineers. The role is full-time, first shift, onsite, and not eligible for telework. U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation assistance is available; travel is not required, and clearance is not required to start.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, as required by Newport News Shipbuilding.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or another related discipline.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with Newport News Shipbuilding production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel.
Knowledge of pertinent Building Codes, Virginia Codes, NFPA Standards/Codes, ASHRAE Recommendations, and OSHA regulations.
Experience with heavy industrial facilities.
Ability to gain and maintain a Confidential-level security clearance.
AutoCAD and Inventor experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert on facilities mechanical systems, utility systems, process piping, fire protection and life safety systems, production equipment, and construction and repair specifications and requirements.
Provide technical leadership and direction to internal and external customers to ensure inspections, routine maintenance, and construction projects comply with applicable codes and Newport News Shipbuilding specifications and requirements.
Perform mechanical evaluations and building and infrastructure assessments, and respond to emergent safety-related issues in a large industrial facility.
Lead root cause analyses and develop corrective actions to resolve unplanned events.
Direct consultant and contractor work assignments to help ensure shipyard facilities are maintained in a safe condition.
Support design reviews of contractor project submittals to ensure proper design, installation, and commissioning in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and best practices.
Prepare or review studies and make recommendations supporting the Facilities Long Range Strategic Plan for critical systems and equipment.
Support assigned strategic business development and strategic initiatives, completing tasks on schedule and within budget.
Mentor younger engineers in the O41 Plant Engineering organization and assigned Engineering team.