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.
Specific to this position
This position will support facilities projects and engineering team in either the plant engineering, project engineering, or crane engineering team. A Professional Engineer’s license is desirable. Candidate shall demonstrate thorough knowledge of applicable regulations, codes and standards for this position. Candidate shall possess the ability to create mechanical designs independently as well oversee others in the evaluation, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex utility systems, building systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.) and industrial equipment. Candidate shall have basic understanding of electrical interfaces with mechanical systems. The candidate shall be capable of solving problems in an organized manner.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Nice to Have
Basic MS Office suit and AutoCAD skills are needed (Word and Excel) as well as the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, peers and customers. Additional skills needed are the ability to work in AutoCAD, understanding of simple electrical and structural drawings, use project scheduling tools, understanding of the various types of submittals associated with a project, an understanding of legal and sourcing requirements.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
