Electrical Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Rhode Island is seeking a VIRGINIA Class Construction Support Engineer – Electrical to provide technical leadership for electrical construction activities on VIRGINIA Class submarines at Quonset Point. The role focuses on resolving design issues, supporting manufacturing operations, and verifying as-built configurations to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Operations, Planning, and ship's management to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• Experience with submarine systems and deck-plate engineering construction support is preferred.
• Familiarity with Electronic Desktop, Team Center and JCALs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for electrical construction activities for VIRGINIA Class submarines at EBQP.
• Resolve design issues and troubleshoot construction problems; support manufacturing operations.
• Verify and certify as-built dimensions and configurations; implement process improvements.
• Communicate engineering assessments with Operations/Trades, Planning, and ship’s management.
• Relay shipyard priorities to appropriate engineering groups.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic Desktop

TeamCenter

JCALs

Job description

Overview

VIRGINIA Class Construction Support Engineer – Electrical

Department 460 Waterfront Engineering at Quonset Point is seeking a highly motivated candidate to provide technical leadership for electrical construction activities for VIRGINIA Class. D460 is responsible for the resolution of design issues, trouble-shooting of construction problems, technical support for manufacturing operations, verification and certification of as-built dimensions and configurations, and implementation of process improvements.

The department’s main goal is to provide timely, high quality technical leadership for all electrical manufacturing activities at the Quonset Point facility. In addition, engineers in D460 are exposed to various aspects of submarine design and construction which provides opportunities for continuous growth, leadership, and advancement as an engineer.Individuals selected for this position will be providing systems technical support for submarine construction activities for VIRGINIA Class submarines at the EBQP facility.

This position requires continued progression of technical and project management skills. The successful candidate is expected to help manage construction issues throughout the EBQP facility, and be able to communicate engineering assessments with Operations/Trades, Planning, and ship’s management organizations. They are also expected to relay shipyard priorities to appropriate engineering groups.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance

Preferred:

• Previous experience with the design, development, construction, and/or operation of submarine systems, components, or structures
• Familiarity with Electronic Desktop, Team Center and JCALs.
• Experience with providing deck-plate engineering construction support
• Experience dispositioning Engineering Reports or Change Notices

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with trouble-shooting and technical problem solving.
• Experience with task or project management.
• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Candidate must be highly motivated and able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
• This position requires physical interfacing in manufacturing shops and on submarine modules, including climbing and accessing confined spaces.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Stooping

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot