QPDPT Construction Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking a QPDPT Construction Engineer to provide on-site deckplate technical leadership for VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA class construction at the Quonset Point facility.

You will resolve construction issues, coordinate with operations, and guide engineering reports while working in a dynamic, shift-based environment requiring strong independent work and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering.
• 5+ years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site deckplate technical leadership for second shift operations at Quonset Point facility for VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class construction.
• Resolve and troubleshoot construction issues and coordinate with operations and support groups.
• Liaise between operations, ship's management, program office, QA and other stakeholders.
• Act as an engineering representative supporting VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class construction with leadership and review of engineering reports.
• Address design issues, provide UNSAT responses, ensure timely resolution and work independently.
• Engage with operations and planning, communicate assessments and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Virginia class design

Construction drawings

System diagrams

MS Office

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

QPDPT Construction Engineer

• Requisition ID: 2025-16090
• Location: US-RI-North Kingstown
• Seat Location: EB Quonset Point Facility
• Trade: Engineering
• Shift: 1st, 2nd
• Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

The D460 Construction Support Integration Engineering team has a Systems Engineering position available. Our engineering and design group is responsible for providing on-site deckplate technical leadership for all second shift operations on the Quonset Point facility for both the VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class including structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical construction.

Responsibilities include the resolution and trouble-shooting of construction issues, integration with Quonset Point operations and support groups, and liaison support between operations and various stakeholders. Candidates will function as an engineering representative supporting VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class construction while focusing on providing technical leadership and deckplate support to operations at the Quonset Point facility. Candidates will be required to provide technical leadership regarding operations, disposition/review engineering reports, address design issues, provide UNSAT responses, ensure timely resolution, and work independently. Candidates will engage with operations, ship's management, program office, quality assurance, support groups, QP test, and planning. Candidates will communicate assessments to operations, provide technical advice/guidance, and perform or assist with various projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
• 5+ years of postgraduate engineering experience
• The ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance.

Preferred

• Experience/knowledge of submarine construction.
• Experience dispositioning and peer reviewing Engineering Reports or similar.
• Experience with trouble-shooting and technical problem solving.
• Experience with providing deck-plate engineering construction support.
• Experience with task or project management.

Skills

• Knowledge of VIRGINIA Class ship design and arrangement - including new design (VPM) programs.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, system diagrams, and test forms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must be able to take initiative and work independently.
• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Candidate must be highly motivated and able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
• This position requires physical interfacing in manufacturing shops and on submarine modules, including climbing and accessing confined spaces.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet