Structural Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Construction of VIRGINIA Class submarines has ramped up at Electric Boat Quonset Point (EB QP), increasing the demand for deck plate construction engineering support. This position, reporting to the Supervisor of Structural Engineering, provides structural technical support for submarine construction activities at the EB QP facility in North Kingstown, RI. The candidate will proactively assist trade personnel in overcoming construction problems and facilitate the resolution of design issues for all structural work performed at EB QP.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil (Structural), Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Marine/Ocean or Aeronautical engineering
• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Candidates must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are required
• This position requires physical interfacing in manufacturing shops and on submarine modules, including climbing and accessing confined spaces
• Candidates should be highly motivated team players

Nice To Haves

• Prior deck plate construction engineering experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Electronic Desktop (7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, ERS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Team Center and JCALS/ERWF

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist trade personnel to overcome construction problems and facilitate implementation of design changes and process improvements
• Evaluate shipyard issues that arise during construction and efficiently develop technically acceptable resolutions via disposition of Engineering Reports and TIR Unsats.
• Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering subject matter experts (SMEs) to adjudicate construction problems
• Occasionally perform engineering calculations for “as-built” configurations as required
• Perform surveillances of manufacturing, inspection and testing of trade work in the Quonset Point shipyard.
• Regularly interface with trade personnel, management and on-site Customer (Navy) representatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees