Senior Engineer

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Engineering department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Sr. Engineer for the day shift.

 

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

 

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)
    

• Provide engineering support to a variety of shipboard repair projects at various work sites in compliance with customer quality, schedule, and requirements
• Communicate with and provide engineering support to a variety of trade shops, production work, planning function, or project work when needed
• Prepare and maintain, as directed, design studies, proposals, sketches (including purchase specifications, engineering calculations, etc.), test memos, and other engineering support as directed by the Planning, Engineering & Scheduling Director  with little technical guidance
• Performs in a professional position requiring high level of specialized knowledge and experience
• Demonstrates ability to analyze complex problems; researches and synthesizes data; proposes unique solutions and alternatives requiring considerable innovation
• Serves as engineering leader and technical coordinator for projects
• Leads, trains, and mentors other engineering personnel in the duties and responsibilities of the department; serves as checker for engineering jobs
• Assists in preparing estimates, bids, and proposals in accordance with customer requirements for the engineering group
• Serves as one of the primary points of contacts for customers
• If assigned, performs the duty of the Dock Master

 

1. POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)
    

• Typically has a ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline
• E.I.T Certificate is desirable
• PE License is desirable
• FEA Certificate/experience is desirable
• Training as an ISO Internal Auditor is desirable
• Training as a Green/Black belt is desirable

 

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)
 

• Minimum of 10 years shipboard repair experience within a public or private shipyard and/or ship systems operation with a Bachelor’s degree or 7 years of experience with a Master’s degree
• Experienced engineer, fully competent to perform engineering tasks and responsibilities; well-rounded ability in multiple systems
• Familiarity with shipboard equipment
• Ability to understand and apply regulatory body rules and regulations, US Navy, and Industry Standards