NUCLEAR LIAISON 3 (ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3)

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports department E86 Nuclear Propulsion - Construction and Process Engineering. The department has opportunities in new construction for aircraft carriers, Virginia Class Submarines, Columbia Class submarines, and process engineering. This position is for the Nuclear Liaison Engineer who provides hands-on waterfront support, manufacturing engineering support and oversight for the construction and final assembly of the Reactor Plant and supporting systems. A successful candidate will possess analytical/problem solving skills to resolve technical issues which arise during construction. The individual shall have the communication/relational skills to interface and discuss technical issues with technical and non-technical personnel. In addition, the individual will be willing to provide hands-on support on the deck plate. Typical duties in this role include assisting senior engineers with the following: 1. Provide on-site support for construction/fabrication issues that arise during submarine construction. 2. Mentor and train level 1 and 2 engineers as well as lead teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels. 3. Problem solving of shop fabrication / deck plate installation problems. 4. Maintain and approve work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork. 5. Review, interpret and maintain construction drawings for Reactor Plant systems and components (fabrication, assembly, and installation). 6. Collaborating with peer engineers, construction management and craftsmen on a daily basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
US Citizenship Required
Final Clearance Required to Start

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office Programs
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving, critical thinking, and technical writing
Ship check and familiarization with NNS construction processes

Responsibilities

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Evaluates and resolves engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering.
Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings; confers with quality, material, manufacturing and subcontractors to provide and obtain technical information; investigates reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems; and reviews production schedules and orders.
Examines, measures, inspects or tests defective parts for conformance.
Evaluates findings to formulate corrective actions.
Provide on-site support for construction/fabrication issues that arise during submarine construction.
Mentor and train level 1 and 2 engineers as well as lead teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels.
Problem solving of shop fabrication / deck plate installation problems.
Maintain and approve work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
Review, interpret and maintain construction drawings for Reactor Plant systems and components (fabrication, assembly, and installation).
Collaborating with peer engineers, construction management and craftsmen on a daily basis.