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Senior Crane Engineer - Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2026

About the role

Overview

Do you seek a fast paced job that has direct involvement with large scale activity pertaining to submarine construction? Does managing vital systems projects in real time with short term turnaround sound interesting? Are you ready to troubleshoot  breakdowns and provide immediate corrective actions to return critical equipment to service? Would you like to be involved in procuring crucial assets to support production needs? Is reporting to various locations throughout the shipyard to investigate equipment deficiencies sound intriguing?  If these activities interest you then employment with D507 Crane Engineering would be a great opportunity.

 

Engineer is to be cognizant of the structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical equipment used in lifting and handling with specific responsibility for all overhead, portal and mobile cranes.

Responsibilities to include resolution of technical problems, recommending design changes, vendor liaison and input of procedures and technical support to department repair and test personnel in order to support production operations.

Requires an individual with a strong systems background to initiate and coordinate any studies to improve equipment, operating methods, expand existing hardware utilization and development of any new hardware required.

The individual must be capable of climbing to 150 foot levels above ground and feel comfortable working at this height.  This job also requires field work in all climate conditions.  

 

This position is on-site Monday - Friday with core hours between 6:00AM - 4:00PM.  Occasional off hour and on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree or Higher
  • 5+ years of experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic components

Preferred:

  • Mechanical background plus working experience with cranes

Skills

  • Capable of making technical presentations and be able to work with shipyard management personnel

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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Company

General Dynamics Electric Boat

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