ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION 2

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an engineer to plan, design and oversee complex facilities projects. You will prepare cost estimates, schedules and specifications, and supervise external contractors to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires an engineering degree (ABET accredited) and several years of industrial construction experience, with coordination across multiple teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited or equivalent).
• Three years' experience in an industrial environment is expected.
• Knowledge of architectural, engineering design and cost estimation processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and oversee construction of new or expanded facilities.
• Prepare estimates, plans, specs and schedules; supervise contractors.
• Ensure design compliance, constructability and safety standards.
• Coordinate multiple projects with stakeholders and operations teams.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Construction experience

Contractor management

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Non-ABET degrees: Construction Engineering/Project Management/Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $82,000.00 to $103,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team?

The Role

Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities. Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules. Obtains and supervises outside contractors. Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities. Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects. Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements. Provides engineering consulting services to local and divisional offices. This position manages the design and construction of new or expanded facilities. Position reviews codes, calculations, drawings, specifications, constructability and material selection/substitutions to support assigned work. Position is responsible for performing contractor management, troubleshooting design or construction conflicts, provides technical solutions, performs project specific safety assessments/audits, quality control and quality inspection to design standards, preparations of startup and commissioning documents including checklists, operating procedure, and training for all assigned work. Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements. Provides on-site resolution of engineering problems encountered during construction. Investigates problems incurred during testing and operations, resolves problems and directs re-test to ensure the satisfactory performance of the system. Position also requires close coordination and management of multiple construction projects with multiple stakeholders, customers, maintenance and operations personnel. Position prepares project cost estimates and works with third parties to develop studies prior to design. This position will support facilities in either the technical services, project management, or crane engineering team. The candidate shall have an applicable degree and three years of experience in an industrial environment. This position manages the design and construction of electrical, mechanical and structural work/systems associated with utility infrastructure, building and other industrial construction projects. Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities. Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules. Obtains and supervises outside contractors. Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities. Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects. Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements. Provides engineering consulting services to local and divisional offices. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• The following relevant Bachelor degrees may be used in lieu of an ABET Engineering Degree: Construction Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or relevant Construction degree.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.