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COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 1st Shift
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2026-21137
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview
Theres never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront-designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.
We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here. Be part of history in the making apply today.
D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking highly motivated engineers to work hands on solving deckplate issues. With the primary responsibility of proactively supporting COLUMBIA Class construction efforts in the Groton shipyard, the Construction Support Engineering team provides direct support to the shipyard trades and support organizations to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous completion of construction activities in a manner that results in delivery of ships consistent with the design intent. Construction Support Engineering is also responsible for supporting sea trials. Engineers will interface with Operations, Ship's Management, Planning, Design and Engineering, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397 to act as the primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard construction team.
This is a unique opportunity to support construction through final assembly, test, certification, sea trials and delivery of the first of class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA, the Nations #1 defense priority, on the front lines of engineering. This once in a career opportunity will be challenging and rewarding as the COLUMBIA Waterfront team supports the Groton Shipyard to deliver boats.
D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering provides mentoring and training for engineers who are new to construction. This position is located in Groton, CT as part of D476 Construction Support Engineering.
Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel
Evaluate emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions
Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements
Providing direction and evaluation to Groton trades via disposition of CNs and TIR UNSATs
Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class
Provide surveillance of manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material in the Groton shipyard
Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations
Facilitate implementation of the design, lessons learned, and process improvements
Facilitate discipline specific knowledge transfer to the construction support engineering team
Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence.
The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Candidate must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil or Marine Engineering
5+ years of discipline specific (structural, mechanical, piping or ventilation) post graduate engineering experience
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher is required
Prior deck plate construction experience is highly desirable
Familiarity with Electronic Desktop (7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, ERS, etc.)
Familiarity with Team Center (CR/CN experience)
Prior US Navy or operations experience
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