Engineer Electrical

Req

Team: E86 NUC PRP-CNS&PRC ENG

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 2nd

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No
- Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements:
Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required:

No
- Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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.

We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

This position is for Nuclear Engineering department E86 for the Ford Class Carrier (CVN), Virginia Class (VCS) and Columbia Class (CLB) programs. Specifically, this position is hands‑on waterfront engineering support and oversight on Reactor Plant and Propulsion Plant Systems with an electrical background on 2nd shift.

A successful candidate will possess analytical and problem solving skills to resolve technical issues which arise during construction. The individual shall have the communication and relational skills to interface and discuss technical issues with technical and non-technical personnel as well as government representatives, customers and vendors. In addition, the candidate will be willing to actively work on the waterfront to support onsite inspections of problems and provide support to trades during construction.

• Mentor and train level 1 and 2 engineers as well as lead teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels.
• Performing onsite inspections of construction issues that arise during construction in support of resolving Technical Work Documents (eIRs, ERs, etc).
• Support material issue resolution through answering of QNs, VIRs, VQs.
• Using technical writing skills to develop, review and approve technical work instruction/procedures (SCNIs, SCNPs, CCPIs, CCPPs).
• Maintain and approve work instructions such as procedures and troubleshooting paperwork.
• Collaborating with peer engineers, construction management and craftsmen on a daily basis.
• Support production meetings on behalf of engineering in order to support timely resolutions and provide engineering insight on construction issues.
• Experience with CVN and/or VCS Rx I&C and other propulsion plant electrical systems is prefered.

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

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

Effective written and verbal communication skills;
Problem Solving;
Critical Thinking;
Technical Writing. Experience with Microsoft Office Programs and…