O41​/O48 Engineer Construction

Job Title: O41/O48 ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION 1

Company: HII

Location: Newport News, VA

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st

Req : 44030

Team: O48 CRANE ENGR & QLTY

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Relocation Assistance: Available

Telework: Not eligible

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No – Clearance not required to start

This position manages the design and construction of new or expanded facilities. The role reviews codes, calculations, drawings, specifications, constructability and material selection/substitutions to support assigned work. Responsibilities include performing contractor management, troubleshooting design or construction conflicts, providing technical solutions, performing project‑specific safety assessments/audits, quality control and quality inspection to design standards, and preparing startup and commissioning documents including checklists, operating procedures, and training for all assigned work.

The Engineer conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, provides on‑site resolution of engineering problems during construction, investigates problems incurred during testing and operations, resolves problems, and directs re‑testing to ensure satisfactory system performance. The position also requires close coordination and management of multiple construction projects with multiple stakeholders, customers, maintenance and operations personnel. It prepares project cost estimates, works with third parties to develop studies prior to design, and supports facilities within technical services, project management, or crane engineering teams.

The candidate shall have an applicable degree and three years of experience in an industrial environment. The role manages electrical, mechanical and structural work/systems associated with utility infrastructure, building and other industrial construction projects, and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or a relevant Construction Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related Construction degree.
• 0 years of relevant exempt experience (full requirement is to hold a Bachelor’s degree).

• None listed.

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We are the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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