Focus Factory Construction Support Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Focus Factory Construction Support Engineering is hiring an engineer in Mobile, Alabama, to support construction of Virginia Class and Columbia Class deck structures, with a focus on outfitting modules. The position is part of a deck-plate engineering team at a Focus Factory facility. Focus Factory personnel work as embedded contractors and build to Electric Boat (EB) documentation, requiring strict adherence to EB policies, procedures, processes, and work packages.

The engineer provides construction support, interprets design and contractual requirements, resolves construction issues, and coordinates with production and other engineering teams. The role may require paid overtime, evening and weekend work based on department or project needs, and travel to other Focus Factory sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 1–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
• Construction engineering experience.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize assignments.
• Foundational understanding of piping, electrical, and ventilation systems and specification requirements.
• Willingness to work paid overtime; evening and/or weekend work may be required based on department or project needs.
• Willingness to travel to other Focus Factory sites as required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface effectively with senior Electric Boat personnel, tradesmen, foremen, and program office personnel.
• Ability to maintain a questioning attitude and adapt to varied tasks.
• Proven ability to work, act, and contribute positively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Teamcenter and Columbia Class design.
• Knowledge of JCALs and Virginia Class design.
• ER/CR/CN resolution experience and familiarity with the change management process.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate shipbuilding specifications, design requirements, drawing requirements, and contractual requirements.
• Provide deck-plate oversight to resolve problems during construction operations and ensure compliance with EB policies and procedures.
• Support and resolve complex construction issues to prevent or minimize schedule delays.
• Develop technical rationale to support approval of nonconforming conditions.
• Attend production meetings, report the status of hold-ups, and drive completion of construction-support actions, including Engineering Reports (ER), Change Requests (CR), Change Notices (CN), TIR UNSAT, and OTAR resolutions.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines and companies.
• Develop and approve fixturing and lifting and handling plans for site-specific evolutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level