ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NNS) in Newport News, VA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer 4 to plan, design, and develop mechanical systems for production facilities and vessels.

You will lead mechanical and utility systems, piping, and fire protection efforts, guiding inspections and projects to code compliance in a large industrial setting. Responsibilities include technical leadership to customers, root cause analysis, and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 9 years of exempt experience.
• Master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a O41 Plant Engineering SME and technical lead for facilities' mechanical systems, utility systems, process piping, fire protection/life safety systems, production equipment, construction and repair specifications/requirements.
• 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
• Act as a lead in performing root cause analysis and developing robust corrective action to drive the resolution of unplanned events.
• Perform mechanical evaluations, conduct building/infrastructure assessments and respond to emergent safety related issues in a fast paced, large industrial facility setting.
• 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 andassigned Engineering team

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 25, 2026

Req ID: 47380

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: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

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

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.

Primary job functions specific to this position include:

• Serve as a O41 Plant Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical lead for 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
• Act as a lead in performing root cause analysis and developing robust corrective action to drive the resolution of unplanned events.
• Perform mechanical evaluations, conduct building/infrastructure assessments and respond to emergent safety related issues in a fast paced, large industrial facility setting.
• 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 andassigned Engineering team

Sign-on Bonus available for new candidates. Bonus does not inclue current NNS employees.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master's Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 4 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.
• Experience in mechanical system, utility system and/or fire protection/life safety design
• 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
• Ability to gain and maintain a Confidential level security clearance

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.