ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4


Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States


Date: Sep 15, 2022


**Job Description**


This position supports the Nuclear Engineering department E86 for 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 machinery and fluid systems.


Typical duties in this role include the following:


+ Act as lead engineer for multiple Steam/Reactor Plant systems and/or lead engineer for specific heavy components.

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

+ 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.

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

+ Review and interpret Military and Commercial specifications in support of resolving vendor procurement issues.

+ Aid in development of junior engineers by providing insight on system operations, typical deckplate problem solving and other engineering processes.

+ Support production meetings on behalf of engineering in order to support timely resolutions and provide engineering insight on construction issues.


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.


**Basic Qualifications**


9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.- Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.


**Preferred Qualifications**


A successful candidate will possess analytical/problem solving skills to resolve technical issues which arise during submarine construction. The individual will have a strong 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 candidate will be expected to provide technical oversight in the group as well as training and mentoring of junior engineers.


A comprehensive 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. Awareness of lifting and handling requirements is a plus. Experience with the procurement process and vendor liabilities (i.e. VIRs, VQs and QNs) is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams of personnel with varying backgrounds and experience levels.


Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Project Management; Technical Writing; Ability and Willingness to Mentor/Train


+ Req ID: 25518

+ 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: No - Not eligible for telework

+ 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.