Engineer Construction
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineering
ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION 1
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date:
Feb 25, 2026
Req
Team: O41 PLANT ENGR
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:
No
Clearance Required:
No - Clearance Not Required to Start
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’re 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 of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.
Anchored in our rich, 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. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities. Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules. Obtains and supervises outside contractors. Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities. Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects. Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements.
Provides engineering consulting services to local and divisional offices.
This position will support facilities in the new construction project management team. This position manages the design and construction of electrical, mechanical and structural work/systems associated with utility infrastructure, building and other industrial construction projects. Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities. Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules. Obtains and supervises outside contractors.
Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities. Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects. Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements.
Provides on-site resolution of engineering problems encountered during construction. Investigates problems incurred during testing and operations, resolves problems and directs re-test to ensure the satisfactory performance of the system. Position also requires close coordination and management of multiple construction projects with multiple stakeholders, customers, maintenance and operations personnel. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
The following relevant Bachelor degrees may be used in lieu of an ABET Engineering Degree:
Construction Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or relevant Construction degree
- Construction Engineering and Management Degree or Civil Engineering Degree
- Internship or other work experience on construction sites is strongly preferred
- Self-motivated with strong leadership, effective communication, and computer skills are essential.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
- Strong project management, collaboration, and organizational skills are preferred
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land,…
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