COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an experienced Construction Support Engineer to support COLUMBIA Class construction, testing, and delivery. You will provide engineering oversight to trades, interpret drawings, and coordinate with design and operations to ensure safe, timely construction.

This role offers hands-on problem solving, mentoring for junior engineers, and opportunities to influence lessons learned and process improvements during final assembly, sea trials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 is required.
• Prior deck plate construction experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel.
• Evaluate emergent shipyard issues and develop technically acceptable resolutions.
• Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements.
• Provide 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil or Marine Engineering

Tools

Electronic Desktop (7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, ERS)

Team Center (CR/CN)

Job description

There's 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. Be part of history in the making -

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 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 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Skills

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.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Hot, Inside, Noise, Wet