COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 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

COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 1st Shift

Job ID: 2026-21137

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

Location: US-CT-Groton

Shipyard: 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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Candidate must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interpret with other groups and organizations in a team environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.