Facilities Mechanical Engineer - Senior

Overview

The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. Existing facilities are undergoing renovations and new buildings are under construction. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.

The Groton Facilities Engineering department is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for the 120+ year old Groton shipyard, the new facilities under construction, and local sites. Additional activities include designing and executing infrastructure construction projects.

Project management responsibilities include engineering and developing the scope of work, preparing bid documents, vendor selection, securing funding, preparing purchase requisitions, safety and environmental compliance, in-field project management of vendors and EB personnel while maintaining the project budget, schedule, and documentation.

The types of systems and equipment the candidate may be responsible for include water systems (fire protection, potable, sewage), compressed gas systems (nitrogen, argon, oxygen, propane), compressed air systems (high pressure air, low pressure air), boiler and steam systems, HVAC, industrial ventilation, submarine support systems (land based steaming, salt water cooling), waste water treatment plant and water purification plant.

The candidate will interface with local building officials, safety, environmental, security, fire safety, maintenance, various EB affected departments depending on project, as well as Naval oversight. The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, possess good written and oral communications skills, maintain a questioning attitude, and be proficient technically with a willingness to continuously learn.

Understand and utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note and Outlook) and MS Project.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience (Senior or above)
• Internal employees must be senior level or above

Preferred:

• Experience in facilities engineering, plant engineering, or construction

• self-motivated
• be able to work independently
• possess good written and oral communications skills
• maintain a questioning attitude,
• proficient technically with a willingness to continuously learn

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Stooping, Twisting

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet