ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2


Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States


Date: Aug 16, 2022


**Job Description**


Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.


This position supports the Nuclear Engineering Department E86 on the Virginia Class (VCS) project. Specifically, this position is for the Nuclear Fluid Systems Group which provides hands-on waterfront engineering support and oversight for the construction and testing of nuclear Reactor Plant and non-nuclear Steam Plant plant machinery and fluid systems as well as engineering support of material procurement.


A successful candidate will possess analytical/problem solving skills to resolve technical issues which arise during submarine construction or procurement of materials. The individual will have a working knowledge of Reactor Plant and/or Steam Plant operations and system make-up. The individual shall have the communication/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 individual will have had experience reviewing and interpreting Military Specifications, ASME/ASTM/SAE Commercial Specifications as well as valve/component technical manuals.


Typical duties in this role can include the following:

1. Performing on-site inspections of construction issues that arise during submarine construction in support of resolving Engineering Reports.

2. Problem solving to resolve shop fabrication / deck plate installation problems with piping systems, valves, pumps, and other components.

3. Using technical writing skills to develop, review and approve technical work instruction such as SCNIs and SCNPs as well as procurement liabilities such as VIRs, VQs and QNs.

4. Review, interpret and maintain construction drawings for fluid systems and components (arrangement and fabrication).

5. Review and Interpret Military and Commercial specifications in support of resolving vendor procurement issues.

6. Collaborating with peer engineers, construction management and craftsmen on a daily basis.


**Basic Qualifications**


Bachelors degree and 2 years experience OR Masters degree and 0 years experience OR PDP apprentice certificate and 1 year of engineering experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.


Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Project Management; Technical Writing


**Preferred Qualifications**


An understanding of reactor plant and/or non-nuclear steam plant fluid systems and components, reactor plant and/or steam plant cleanliness, system test processes in a construction environment and experience with ship construction processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Prior experience working in industrial settings and/or waterfront experience.


+ Req ID: 24998

+ Department: E86 NUC PRP-CNS&PRC ENG

+ Entity: NN SHIPBUILDING (0265)

+ Travel Required: No

+ Shift: 1st

+ Relocation: No relocation assistance available

+ Education: Bachelor's Degree

+ Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

+ US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

+ Clearance Type: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start


**EEO Statement:**


HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.