O41/O48 ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3
About The Position
The Mechanical System Engineer position requires a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical oversight for various mechanical utility distribution systems and plants. The Mechanical System Engineer will be required to develop a cohesive working relationship with utility system operators and maintenance personnel. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of piping principles, centrifugal pumps and water distribution systems. 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.
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.
- Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical Engineering degree with a Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working towards PE registration, is preferred.
- Knowledge of ASME codes and experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems is preferred
- Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience is desirable
- Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned utility system(s)
- Provide engineering resolutions for system problems/configuration changes
- Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation.
- Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned utility system(s)
- Participate in the development of planned maintenance requirements
- Support resolution of unplanned events
- Develop and maintain critical system metrics
- Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects
- Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance
Benefits
- We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
