Naval Shipbuilding Construction Support Engineer

ARC Services (Veteran Owned); New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Services is seeking a Construction Support Engineer to support a major naval shipbuilding and defense program in Groton, Connecticut. This role provides technical engineering support during construction, testing, certification, and delivery of complex maritime systems.

The ideal candidate combines strong problem-solving with collaboration across production teams and trades in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, coordinating multi-discipline solutions,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Civil, Structural, Aerospace, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, defense, aerospace, nuclear, or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting production, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or construction activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, project teams, management, and skilled trades personnel.
• Experience with root cause analysis, engineering change processes, and technical issue resolution preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous U.S. Navy, maritime, shipbuilding, defense, or military engineering experience is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• Must pass background screening and drug/alcohol testing as required by the customer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for construction, installation, testing, certification, and delivery activities.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, production, operations, planning, and quality organizations.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve technical issues that arise during construction and manufacturing activities.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate technical solutions involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Support implementation of engineering changes, modifications, and corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop recommendations to prevent recurring issues.
• Work directly with skilled trades, technicians, and production personnel to support construction activities.
• Participate in testing, inspections, certifications, and system validation efforts.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and engineering evaluations as required.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication with engineers & trades

Root cause analysis

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree (ME/EE/MME/CE/Structural/Aerospace or related)

Job description

Arc Services is seeking a Construction Support Engineer to support a major naval shipbuilding and defense program in Groton, Connecticut. This role provides technical engineering support during construction, testing, certification, and delivery of complex maritime systems.

The ideal candidate combines strong problem-solving with collaboration across production teams and trades in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, coordinating multi-discipline solutions,