Engineer - Talent Pool

Phoenix Group of Virginia is seeking a General Engineer to support Navy inactive ship and vessel disposition programs at SUPSHIP Newport News. This role provides technical engineering support across a range of program areas including planning, documentation, and coordination with government and shipyard stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on naval or maritime engineering experience and thrives in a fast‑moving, mission‑focused environment.

• Provide engineering technical support to Navy inactive ship programs, including analysis, documentation, and coordination activities.
• Assist in the development and review of engineering products such as work packages, technical specifications, drawings, and assessments.
• Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and serve as a technical resource during planning and execution phases.
• Interface with SUPSHIP Newport News, NAVSEA, and shipyard personnel on technical matters related to vessel systems and disposition planning.
• Identify and document engineering issues, risks, and recommendations in coordination with program leads.
• Research historical vessel data, maintenance records, and technical documentation to support planning efforts.
• Prepare briefings, technical reports, and supporting documentation for government review.
• Perform site visits to vessels, shipyards, or government facilities as required to support program activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture, Systems, or related discipline) from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a defense, shipbuilding, or naval environment.
• Working knowledge of ship systems, mechanical systems, or similar technical domains relevant to naval vessels.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and government documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience supporting NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, or a Naval Shipyard program.
• Familiarity with Navy inactive ship management, vessel disposition, or INACT planning processes.
• Background in ship systems (HM&E, C4I, nuclear plant support, or similar) is a strong plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification.
• Experience working in a government contractor environment on cost-type or fixed-price contracts.