Structural Engineer I / II

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

D412 is the structural engineering department responsible for all internal structures and shielding located in the VIRGINIA Class Propulsion Plant. This department is seeking highly motivated candidates to support new construction activities at EB (Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI facilities) and Newport News, VA. The role involves developing technical work documents, conducting trade briefings and mock-up training in preparation for nuclear work, and providing deck plate support during the accomplishment of nuclear work. Utilizing a design-build approach and working in a team environment, the engineer will develop innovative solutions for new construction and commissioned ship problems, and incorporate producibility improvements, new designs, and advanced technologies in the propulsion plant structures and shielding areas. Responsibilities include technical analyses, procedure development, design integration, construction support, and material and component selection. Engineers will provide onboard deck plate support of new construction submarines, which involves interfacing with engineering, design and shipyard personnel, shipyard and engineering management, Naval personnel, prime contractor technical personnel, purchasing, and other EB personnel. This position requires continued progression of technical and project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
• 0-4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to perform structural analyses and assessments
• Strong technical, interpersonal, organizational, writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly motivated, be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment
• Must work well with all levels of engineering, operations, and the Navy

Nice To Haves

• Experience with submarine nuclear structures, systems, and components
• Experience with submarine construction support

Responsibilities

• Providing design yard support for new construction activities at EB (Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI facilities) and Newport News, VA
• Developing technical work documents, conducting trade briefings and mock-up training in preparation for nuclear work, and providing deck plate support during accomplishment of nuclear work
• Using a design build approach and working in a team environment to develop innovative solutions to solve new construction and commissioned ship problems
• Incorporating producibility improvements, new designs, and advanced technologies in the propulsion plant structures and shielding areas
• Technical analyses, procedure development, design integration, construction support, material and component selection
• Providing onboard deck plate support of new construction submarines, which will involve interfacing with engineering, design and shipyard personnel, shipyard and engineering management, Naval personnel, prime contractor technical personnel, purchasing and other EB personnel
• Continued progression of technical and project management skills

What This Job Offers

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