Facilities Project Manager - Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electric Boat Groton shipyard is expanding, with ongoing renovations and new facilities under construction. A seasoned mechanical engineer in the Groton Facilities Engineering department will support maintenance and troubleshooting for 110+ year old shipyard facilities and new builds, while designing and executing infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include defining scope, bid docs, vendor selection, funding, purchasing, safety and environmental compliance, and on-site management of

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Engineering.
• 0–5 years of post graduate Engineering experience.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to facility and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope of work and manage project documentation.
• Prepare bid documents and select vendors.
• Secure funding and prepare purchase requisitions.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• In-field project management of vendors and EB staff while tracking budget and schedule.

Skills

Self-motivating

Independent worker

Good written and oral communication

Questioning attitude

Technically proficient

Lifelong learner

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. Existing facilities are undergoing renovations and new buildings are under construction. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.

The Groton Facilities Engineering department is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for the 110+ year old Groton shipyard, the new facilities under construction, and local sites. Additional activities include designing and executing infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities for project management include engineering and developing the scope of work, preparing bid documents, vendor selection, securing funding, preparing purchase requisitions, safety and environmental compliance, in field project management of vendors and EB personnel while maintaining the project budget, schedule, and documentation.

The types of systems and equipment the candidate may be responsible for include water systems (fire protection, potable, sewage), compressed gas systems (nitrogen, argon, oxygen, propane), compressed air systems (high pressure air, low pressure air), boiler and steam systems, HVAC, industrial ventilation, submarine support systems (land based steaming, salt water cooling), waste water treatment plant and water purification plant.

Candidate will interface with local building officials, safety, environmental, security, fire safety, maintenance, various EB affected departments depending on project, as well as Naval oversight. Candidate must be self-motivated, be able to work independently, possess good written and oral communications skills, maintain a questioning attitude, as well as be proficient technically with a willingness to continuously learn.

Understand and utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note and Outlook) and MS Project.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Engineering
• 0-5 years of post graduate Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facilities engineering, plant engineering, or construction

Skills

• Self-motivating
• Able to work independently
• Possess good written and oral communications skills
• Questioning attitude
• Technically proficient
• Willingness to continuously learn

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet