Structural Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (Structural), Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Marine/Ocean, or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 1–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Ability to physically interface in manufacturing shops and on submarine modules, including climbing and accessing confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Prior deck plate construction engineering experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Electronic Desktop applications, including 7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, and ERS.
• 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 arising during construction and develop technically acceptable resolutions through disposition of Engineering Reports and TIR Unsats.
• Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements.
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering subject matter experts 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 Navy representatives.

What This Job Offers

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