Crane Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Crane Engineer for on-site work in New London, CT. The role centers on crane-related problems, design improvements and hands-on support to production teams involved in submarine construction.

You will resolve technical issues, coordinate studies to improve equipment and methods, and liaise with vendors to deliver effective solutions. A strong systems background and crane-specific experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering.
• 0–5 years of post‑graduate Crane Engineering experience.
• 1 year of experience with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic components.
• Mechanical background with working experience with cranes and familiarity with Electric Boat crane operations.
• Experience presenting technical information to shipyard management and teams.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical problems, recommend design changes and provide input of procedures and technical support to repair and test personnel.
• Coordinate studies to improve equipment, operating methods and hardware utilization.
• Engage in vendor liaison and ensure support for production operations.
• Oversee lifting equipment practices for overhead, portal and mobile cranes across the shipyard.

Skills

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering

Job description

Do you seek a fast paced job that has direct involvement with large scale activity pertaining to submarine construction? Are you ready to troubleshoot breakdowns and provide immediate corrective actions to return critical equipment to service. Applicant would be involved in procuring crucial assets to support productions needs.

Engineer is to be cognizant of the structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical equipment used in lifting and handling with specific responsibility for all overhead, portal and mobile cranes reporting to various locations throughout the shipyard.

Responsibilities to include resolution of technical problems, recommending design changes, vendor liaison and input of procedures and technical support to department repair and test personnel in order to support production operations.

Requires an individual with a strong systems background to initiate and coordinate any studies to improve equipment, operating methods, expand existing hardware utilization and development of any new hardware required.

The individual must be capable of climbing to 150 foot levels above ground and working in all climate conditions.

This position in on-site Monday-Friday with core hours between 6:00AM-4:00PM. Occasional off hour and on-call work may be required.

Required
Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science of higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering
• 0 - 5 years of post graduate Crane Engineering experience

Preferred

• 1 years of experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic components
• Mechanical background plus working experience with cranes
• Electric Boat crane experience

Skills

• Capable of making technical presentations and be able to work with shipyard management personnel

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet