Engineer Mechanical 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the Nuclear Engineering department E86, supporting the Ford Class Carrier (CVN), Virginia Class (VCS), and Columbia Class (CLB) programs. The role involves hands-on waterfront engineering support and oversight for Reactor Plant and Propulsion Plant Systems, requiring a mechanical and/or structural background. The position operates on a 2nd shift. A successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical issues during construction. Excellent communication and relational skills are necessary to interface with technical and non-technical personnel, government representatives, customers, and vendors. The role requires active participation on the waterfront to support onsite inspections and provide support to trades during construction.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
9 years of relevant exempt experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree.
4 years of experience with a Ph.D.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Problem Solving.
Critical Thinking.
Technical Writing.
Experience with Microsoft Office Programs.
Experience with various NNS shipbuilding programs (i.e., DDMS, SAP, i2, etc.).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Act as lead/backup for multiple components or areas of focus.
Performing onsite inspections of construction issues that arise during construction in support of resolving Technical Work Documents (e.g., eIRs, ERs).
Support material issue resolution through answering of QNs, VIRs, VQs.
Using technical writing skills to develop, review and approve technical work instruction/procedures (SCNIs, SCNPs, CCPIs, CCPPs).
Aid in development of junior engineers by providing insight on system operations, typical deckplate problem solving and other engineering processes.
Support production meetings on behalf of engineering to ensure timely resolutions and provide engineering insight on construction issues.