Experienced Steam Plant Fluids Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

This position requires resolution of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Technical expertise and knowledge of propulsion plant fluid systems, Military and Federal specifications, welding, fasteners, materials, mechanical equipment, and general methods of manufacturing will be developed by frequently using these skills in performing technical evaluations. Steam Plant Fluids Engineering provides technical expertise and life cycle support for all non-nuclear fluid systems on the S6G Moored Training Ships (MTSs), including unique engineered safety feature (ESF) systems. Additionally, we provide technical support for steam plant fluid systems on OHIO, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA Class submarines, and the S8G Prototype.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of engineering experience post graduation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers.
• Highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills.
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in US Navy
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or commercial nuclear experience
• Experience with steam plant design, operations, or testing.
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Engage in system and/or component design, ship alteration upgrades, and life cycle support.
• Function as a project engineer overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks, ensuring overall technical quality.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, maintaining schedules, being mindful of budgets, and collaborating with Design and other engineering organizations and disciplines.
• Evaluate and provide technical resolution to system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, Navy forces afloat, land-based prototypes, prime contractors and NAVSEA engineering and program offices.
• Effectively communicate within the organization and with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Navy shipyards and equipment vendors.

What This Job Offers

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