COLUMBIA Project Engineering Supervisor

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a COLUMBIA Project Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of Module Leads and foreman support engineers on the SSBN 826 construction program. You will drive technical guidance, coordinate across engineering and operations, and help ensure on-time module delivery.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering and at least 4 years post-graduate engineering experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to navigate complex shipyard

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter and COLUMIAClass design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Module Leads and General Foreman Support Engineers with strong technical performance and communication.
• Oversee engineering responses to emergent shipyard issues and communicate assessments clearly to leadership.
• Direct daily support to trades for disclosures, work packages, and clarifications.
• Prioritize and track drawing revisions, change notices, and engineering actions to support schedules.
• Participate in production meetings and report holdups, risks, and actions.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

COLUMBIAClass design

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

COLUMBIA Project Engineering Supervisor

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20404

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Theres never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cuttingedge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat continues to lead the waydesigning, building, and maintaining the worlds most advanced submarines. Our work is missioncritical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

The Groton D379 Project Engineering Team is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor to lead and develop a team of Module Leads and general foreman support engineers supporting SSBN 826 construction. This leadership role is responsible for guiding engineers who serve as the primary technical point of contact between Engineering and Operations for assigned modules and general foreman.

The Supervisor ensures the team is equipped to provide timely engineering support, drive closure of issues affecting construction progress, and maintain strong communication across trades, engineering disciplines, and shipyard management. This role is pivotal in supporting firstofclass construction and ensuring modules progress through assembly, outfitting, test, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Module Leads and General Foreman Support Engineers, ensuring strong technical performance, effective communication, and alignment with shipyard priorities.
• Oversee engineering responses to emergent shipyard issues; ensure assessments are communicated clearly to trade leadership and shipyard management.
• Direct the teams daily support to the trades, enabling efficient navigation of disclosures, work packages, build sequence questions, and technical clarifications.
• Prioritize and track drawing revisions, change notices, and other engineering actions required to support construction schedule needs.
• Set expectations for Module Lead participation in production meetings (startup, plan of the day, shift turnover) and ensure accurate reporting of holdups, risk areas, and action statuses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Engineering leadership to integrate technical risks into project discussions and develop forwardlooking mitigation strategies.
• Guide the teams coordination of multidisciplinary engineering evaluations supporting manufacturing, construction, testing, and certification events.
• Maintain awareness of shipyard policies, processes, and major evolutions, ensuring the team provides informed, consistent technical guidance.
• Support government certification events and interface with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership capability along with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Candidates should be highly motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and excel in a collaborative environment while guiding teams through complex technical and scheduledriven challenges. Lastly, candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of post graduate engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Teamcenter and COLUMBIAClass design
• Experience with CR/CN processes and engineering change management
• Familiarity with shipyard organizational structure and procedures

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