Propulsion Plant Engineer - Quonset Point

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown is seeking a Propulsion Plant Engineer to support the VIRGINIA Class propulsion system at Quonset Point. The role focuses on developing technical solutions and ensuring on-time delivery of modules with cross-site collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering and has up to 5 years of post-graduate experience, with preference for mechanical/marine/aerospace or manufacturing backgrounds, submarine experience, and active DoD Secret

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 0-5 years of professional, post-graduate engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactive collaboration with Quonset Point Operations, Inspection, and Test to ensure first-time quality and on-time completion.
• Develop technical rationale and engineering direction to maximize material availability and maintain construction momentum.
• Communicate with department personnel and Groton shipyard supervision.

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering

Bachelor's of Science or higher in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Propulsion Plant Engineer - Quonset Point

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-19479

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Engineering

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

The VIRGINIA Class Propulsion Plant Fluid Systems and Components department consists of five groups inside three disciples: (1) Reactor Plant and Steam Plant Fluid Systems, (2) Steam Valves and Heat Exchangers and Pump Engineered Components, and (3) Test Equipment. These groups are cognizant over respective piping systems, components, or test equipment assemblies and responsible for developing sound technical solutions to emerging construction and test problems arising at new construction shipyards. This position bolsters support at the Quonset Point facility for propulsion plant system and component work.

Responsibilities of this position may include:

• Proactive engagement with Quonset Point Operations, Inspection, and Test organizations to overcome barriers and avoid potential pitfalls to ensure first-time quality and on-time completion of work,
• Developing technical rationale and sound engineered work direction to maximize material availability, maintain construction momentum, and drive on-time delivery of modules.
• Continuous communication with department personnel and supervision located at the Groton shipyard.

Engineers hired under this position will be primarily located at the Quonset Point facility after an onboarding period splitting time between Quonset Point and the Groton shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Organization, self-motivation, desire for continued learning, and a questioning attitude
• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• An experienced mentor will be assigned to each engineer and on the job training is expected

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering
• 0-5 years of professional, post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's of Science or higher in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Submarine operator experience
• 2-5 years of professional, post-graduate engineering experience
• Active DOD Secret clearance
• Prior Naval Nuclear Program experience

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