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HII · 15 hours ago

STEERING & DIVING ENGINEER 2

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Steering & Diving Engineer 2 will research, plan, design, and develop mechanical systems, providing technical leadership on engineering projects and collaborating with various teams to resolve engineering problems.

Health CarePublic Safety

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and review Technical Work Documents (Inspection Reports) and related supporting documents (Bill of Material, Liaison Action Record, Departure from Specification) for execution of Trades work

Provide deck-plate troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex shipboard systems

Review Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE, Level 1 Material) requirements to determine implementation of necessary controls

Interface regularly with value stream members and customers: Various Engineering Departments, Material Procurement Teams, Trades, Project, Navy, Vendors and Planning Yards

Perform ship checks and should be comfortable with ladders and heights

Able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance

Effective oral and written communication skills are important for this position

Technical submittals of design proposals, engineering calculations and analyses, drawing reviews, operating instructions, test procedures, maintenance procedures, work deferral requests, departure from specification requests, etc

Collaborative work with other internal/external design and/or test engineering personnel; including NAVSEA, Naval shipyards, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, vendors, etc

On-site resolution of issues encountered during construction or overhaul, possibly resulting in some travel

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTroubleshootingTechnical LeadershipInterdisciplinary TeamworkTechnical WritingProject ManagementMS OfficeConstruction Issue ResolutionDimensional Control KnowledgeSubmarine Work ExperienceSpecial Emphasis Programs KnowledgeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience

Master's Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Effective oral and written communication skills are important for this position

Able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance

Develop and review Technical Work Documents (Inspection Reports) and related supporting documents (Bill of Material, Liaison Action Record, Departure from Specification) for execution of Trades work

Provide deck-plate troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex shipboard systems

Review Special Emphasis Program (SUBSAFE, Level 1 Material) requirements to determine implementation of necessary controls

Interface regularly with value stream members and customers: Various Engineering Departments, Material Procurement Teams, Trades, Project, Navy, Vendors and Planning Yards

Perform ship checks and should be comfortable with ladders and heights

Collaborative work with other internal/external design and/or test engineering personnel; including NAVSEA, Naval shipyards, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, vendors, etc

On-site resolution of issues encountered during construction or overhaul, possibly resulting in some travel

Preferred

Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing ability to provide concise technical directions for craftsmen

Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, and to prioritize work to meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives

Experience resolving construction issues with trades

Expertise in resolving technical problems across multiple disciplines

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and also independently with minimal oversight

Experience with in-service Submarine work and construction

Knowledge of the various Special Emphasis Programs

Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

A working knowledge of shipyard operations, including structural fabrication, component fabrication and assembly and final outfitting, and the relationship between the three

A working knowledge of dimensional control systems and practices