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Engineer - Construction Support
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2026-21349
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
EB Quonset Point Facility
Overview
D429 COLUMBIA I&C and AC Power Engineering is creating a new construction engineering group to support COLUMBIA construction activities.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new group and support final assembly, test, certification, 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 delivery of modules from Quonset Point to Groton and other shipbuilding partner locations.
This is a new position which will be located primarily in Quonset Point RI, with frequent travel and possible future seat location of Groton, CT.
With the primary responsibility of proactively supporting COLUMBIA Class construction efforts in the Quonset Point shipyard and eventual responsibilities in the Groton shipyard, the Construction Support Engineering team will provide 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.
The position will collaborate frequently with the existing D429 COLUMBIA I&C and AC Power engineering groups, as well as Waterfront Engineering, Planning, Operations, Ships Management, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397, to act as the primary COLUMBIA Electrical Systems Directorate engineering interface for the Quonset Point shipyard and later the Groton shipyard.
D429 COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Group responsibilities will include the following:
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 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 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
Work with Design and NTO for Test Equipment Drawing (TED) development, including creating Scopes of Work and reviewing TEDs
Understanding of Naval Ships specifications, military specifications, and related standards
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
Bachelors of Science in electrical engineering is required
1 to 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher is required
Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, to support critical work evolutions and schedule needs
Knowledge and experience with the COLUMBIA program and associated design processes
A strong understanding of AC Power systems and components
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 experience
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