ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division seeks an Engineer Mechanical 3 in Newport News, Virginia. The role offers a base salary range of $99,000 to $122,000 per year, full-time, with relocation assistance and first-shift scheduling.

US citizenship is required to start. Responsibilities include leading mechanical systems projects, safety compliance, and mentoring junior engineers within the O41 Plant Engineering team.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 5+ years exempt experience; master's 3 years; PhD 0 years.
• U.S. citizenship is required to start.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for O41 Plant Eng on facilities' mechanical systems.
• Provide technical leadership to internal/external customers on mechanical matters.
• Perform mechanical evaluations and respond to safety issues in a large facility.
• Lead root cause analysis and develop robust corrective actions.
• Direct work assignments of consultants and contractors to maintain safety.
• Support design reviews to ensure proper design and commissioning per codes.
• Prepare/review LRSP studies for critical systems and equipment.
• Mentor younger engineers within the O41 Plant Engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 3

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 25, 2026

Req ID: 47378

Team: O41 PLANT ENGR

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: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00

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.

The Role

Primary job functions specific to this position include:

• Serve as a technical expert for O41 Plant Engineering on Facilities' mechanical systems, utility systems, process piping, fire protection/life safety systems, production equipment, construction and repair specifications/requirements, etc.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to internal and external customers on mechanical-related matters to ensure inspections, routine maintenance, and construction projects are performed in accordance with applicable codes and NNS-specific specifications/requirements
• Perform mechanical evaluations, conduct building/infrastructure assessments and respond to emergent safety related issues in a fast paced, large industrial facility setting.
• Act as a lead in performing root cause analysis and developing robust corrective action to drive the resolution of unplanned events.
• Direct work assignments of consultants and contractors to ensure shipyard facilities are maintained in a safe condition.
• Support design reviews of contractor project submittals to ensure that proper design, installation and commissioning is accomplished while complying to applicable codes, regulations and best practices
• Prepare and/or review studies and make recommendations supporting the development of the Facilities' Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) for critical systems and equipment.
• Support key strategic business development and strategic initiatives as assigned and developed. Ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget
• Serve as a mentor for younger engineers within the O41 Plant Engineering organization and assigned Engineering team

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience
• Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Ph.D. and 0 years of experience

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or other related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel
• Knowledge of pertinent Building Codes, Virginia Codes, NFPA Standards/Codes, ASHRAE Recommendations, and OSHA regulations
• Experience with heavy industrial facilities
• Ability to gain and maintain a Confidential level security clearance
• AutoCAD and Inventor experience

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-b