Columbia-Class Construction Support Engineer - 1st Shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training for engineers

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an experienced COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineer on first shift to actively support deckplate construction and sea trials for SSBN 826 COLUMBIA. You will interface with Operations, Design, SUPSHIP and PMS397 to ensure work aligns with the design intent.

This role offers mentoring for engineers new to construction, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an environment focused on delivering critical naval platforms on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil or Marine Engineering.
• 5+ years of discipline-specific post graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel.
• Evaluate emergent shipyard issues and develop technically acceptable resolutions.
• Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements.
• Discipline responsibilities and CN/TIR UNSAT dispositions for Groton trades.
• Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class.
• Supervise manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material in Groton shipyard.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations.
• Facilitate design changes, lessons learned, and process improvements.
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electronic Desktop 7G

Teamcenter

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an experienced COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineer on first shift to actively support deckplate construction and sea trials for SSBN 826 COLUMBIA. You will interface with Operations, Design, SUPSHIP and PMS397 to ensure work aligns with the design intent.

This role offers mentoring for engineers new to construction, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an environment focused on delivering critical naval platforms on schedule.