Propulsion Mechanical Engineer – Naval Shipyard

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Propulsion Machinery Branch. You will provide technical guidance for ship installation drawings, job summaries, and related documents for complex propulsion systems, and you will identify and resolve issues during installation, testing, and production.

You will perform engineering analyses, review specifications, and act as a technical consultant on material substitutions and procurement for assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Experience applying mechanical engineering concepts and principles to propulsion equipment.
• Experience providing technical guidance and leadership for projects and procedures.
• Experience applying marine and mechanical engineering concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for preparation of ship installation drawings, job summaries, and related documents for complex system design and repair.
• Identify and resolve problems during installation, grooming, or testing of waterfront production efforts.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations for project designs.
• Review Ship Installation/Job Summaries, material specs, test procedures for assigned projects.
• Advise on acceptable substitutes for materials and direct procurement of special materials and services.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Propulsion knowledge

Technical guidance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer/ EI or EIT registration

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SUBSAFE

Steam Plant Cleanliness

Job description

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Propulsion Machinery Branch. You will provide technical guidance for ship installation drawings, job summaries, and related documents for complex propulsion systems, and you will identify and resolve issues during installation, testing, and production.

You will perform engineering analyses, review specifications, and act as a technical consultant on material substitutions and procurement for assigned projects.