COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer

3 weeks ago

Groton, United States General Dynamics Electric Boat Full time

OverviewDo you enjoy solving complex, practical problems? Do you want to be in a dynamic, hands-on environment? Do you want to help to build and deliver the Navy's newest class of ballistic missile submarines? If so, D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking highly motivated engineers to work hands on solving deck plate issues to do exactly that. With the primary responsibility of pro-actively 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, with future opportunities to participate directly.Day-to-day, Engineers will interface and grow working relationships 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 as the COLUMBIA Waterfront engineering organization grows. D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering also provides mentoring and training for engineers who are new to construction, and aims to foster a strong culture of teamwork, mutual support, and adept capability. Good communication skills, technical acumen, and reliable analytical and problem-solving ability is needed, and will be honed in this role.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 Nation's #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 delivery boats. If you think you have what it takes, we want YOU to be a part of our team and help us build a lasting, skilled, and dedicated group that supports the world's finest shipbuilders. This position is located in Groton, CT as part of D476 Construction Support Engineering.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 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.

QualificationsRequired:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Structural, Civil or Marine
Three years of discipline specific (structural, mechanical, piping, ventilation or electrical) engineering experience is required
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher is required

Preferred Skills / Experience:
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

Skills
The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills
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

Physical QualificationsClimbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet

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