Project Engineering Supervisor

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a Supervisor to lead and develop a team of Module Leads and foreman support engineers for SSBN 826/827 construction. You will act as the primary technical liaison between Engineering and Operations, ensuring timely engineering support and clear communication across trades.

The role emphasizes driving issue closure, aligning with shipyard priorities, and delivering modules through assembly, outfitting, test, and delivery with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• BS in engineering and 4+ years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Willingness to work extended and/or weekend hours.
• Experience in a shipyard environment is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Module Leads and General Foreman Support Engineers.
• Oversee engineering responses to emergent shipyard issues and communicate assessments to leadership.
• Direct daily support to trades for disclosures, work packages, and technical clarifications.
• Prioritize drawing revisions, change notices, and engineering actions to meet schedules.
• Set expectations for production meetings and report holdups and risks accurately.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning and Engineering to mitigate technical risks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering evaluations for manufacturing, construction, testing, and certification.
• Maintain awareness of shipyard policies and guide technical guidance accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Naval Architecture or similar)

Tools

Teamcenter

Electronic Desktop

DLS/TLS/Critique Database

Artemis

3G

7G

COLUMBIA Class design

Job description

Requisition ID: 2026-20786

Location: US-CT-Groton

Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard

Trade: Engineering

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

There's never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat continues to lead the way-designing, building, and maintaining the world's most advanced submarines. Our work is mission critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

The Grot D37 7 Project Engineering Team is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor to lead and develop a team of Module Leads and general foreman support engineers supporting SSBN 826 and 827 construction. This leadership role is responsible for guiding engineers who serve as the primary technical point of contact between Engineering and Operations for assigned modules and general foreman.

The Supervisor ensures the team is equipped to provide timely engineering support, drive closure of issues affecting construction progress, and maintain strong communication across trades, engineering disciplines, and shipyard management. This role is pivotal in supporting first class construction and ensuring modules progress through assembly, outfitting, test, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Module Leads and General Foreman Support Engineers, ensuring strong technical performance, effective communication, and alignment with shipyard priorities.

• Oversee engineering responses to emergent shipyard issues; ensure assessments are communicated clearly to trade leadership and shipyard management.
• Direct the team's daily support to the trades, enabling efficient navigation of disclosures, work packages, build sequence questions, and technical clarifications.
• Prioritize and track drawing revisions, change notices, and other engineering actions required to support construction schedule needs.
• Set expectations for Module Lead participation in production meetings (startup, plan of the day, shift turnover) and ensure accurate reporting of holdups, risk areas, and action statuses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Engineering leadership to integrate technical risks into project discussions and develop forward looking mitigation strategies.
• Work Closely with the Ships Manager.
• Guide the team's coordination of multidisciplinary engineering evaluations supporting manufacturing, construction, testing, and certification events.
• Maintain awareness of shipyard policies, processes, and major evolutions, ensuring the team provides informed, consistent technical guidance.
• Support government certification events and interface with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Naval Architecture, Marine, Aeronautical/Aerospace, or similar)
• At least four years of postgraduate engineering experience
• Willingness to work extended and/or weekend hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a shipyard environment
• Experience with CR/CN processes and engineering change management
• Previous experience as a Proactive Design Agent, Deckplate engineer, or Module Lead
• Operations or NAVY experience
• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Root cause analysis and learning session experience
• Experience with conducting engineering or operations surveillances
• Project management experience or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 5+ years in a shipyard environment

Skills

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership capability along with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills. Candidates should be highly motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and excel in a collaborative environment while guiding teams through complex technical and schedule driven challenges. Ability to navigate EB business systems (Teamcenter, Electronic Desktop, DLS/TLS/Critique Database, 3G, 7G, Artemis) is preferred. Knowledge of Teamcenter and COLUMBIA Class design is preferred. Working level knowledge of EB Planning organization is preferred. Direct knowledge of shipyard construction, overhaul & repair, and/or testing programs is preferred. Familiarity with shipyard organizational structure and procedures is preferred.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Hot, Noise, Wet