S/S Engineering Technician 3

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unrivaled compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leader in automated technology systems is seeking an Engineering Technician to support C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Candidates should have experience with military installations and strong mechanical skills. The role is based in Norfolk, VA, with potential travel, and requires U.S. Citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience on U.S. Navy C4ISR installations.
• Ability to understand U.S. Navy ship installation drawings and diagrams.
• Demonstrated skill in operating commonly used installation hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Support cabling and equipment installations on ships.
• Maintain and safeguard company equipment and tools.
• Work overtime upon management request.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Completion of formal two‑year contractor apprenticeship program

U.S. military service in a related technical rating

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Voltmeters

DB type connectors

Job description

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Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long‑term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large‑scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

Overview

The M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world from our regional offices in Chesapeake, VA, and San Diego, CA. Become a key member of our Alteration Installation Teams, supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Join the top team on the waterfront, working for unrivaled compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team supporting cabling, equipment, and device installations
• Read and understand U.S. Navy ship installation drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and cable running sheets.
• Demonstrate skill in the operation of all commonly used installation hand tools and test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, voltmeters, VSWR meters, Bit‑Error Rate Test Sets, and Category 5e/6 cable testers.
• Demonstrate advanced speed and accuracy when performing tasks such as attaching fiber optic connectors, RJ‑45 connectors, and DB type connectors, and when dressing cable installations so that the finished product presents a well‑organized and professional appearance.
• Have superior skills in complex mechanical, sub‑assembly, rack and chassis assembly
• Have superior leadership abilities
• Superior workmanship in a mission‑critical environment

Other Responsibilities

• Work overtime upon management request
• Maintain and safeguard company equipment and tools
• Maintain and safeguard inventory
• Organize and schedule jobs to an on‑time completion

Qualifications

Minimum Education: one of the following

• Completion of formal two‑year or more contractor apprenticeship program in a related field that includes at least six months of formal classroom training that addresses electrical circuit theory, electromagnetic radiation, and other disciplines related to C4ISR installations.
• Completion of four (4) years of U.S. military service with one of the following technical ratings: a) Electronic Technician, b) Interior Communications (IC), c) Information System Technician, Radioman or Data System Technician
• An Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Information Technology preferred.

Experience: 4+ Years

• At least two (2) years of experience on U.S. Navy C4ISR installations

Safety and Physical Requirements

• Occupation Safety Haz‑Mat
• Shipyard Competent Person
• Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders
• Working in Confined Spaces
• Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBS
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Security and Work Locations

• Work is primarily in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA but you may travel for extended periods to other shipyards in the USA and to other Navy ports outside the USA
• You will work at government facilities. You must be a US Citizenship eligible for clearance.
• You must pass a background investigation
• You must have a valid driver's license
• This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. A Secret clearance is required.

Travel Locations

• San Diego, CA
• Vallejo, CA
• Everett, WA
• Seattle, WA
• Portland, OR
• Groton, CT
• Mayport, FL
• Panama City, FL
• Charleston, SC
• Pearl Harbor, HI
• Earl, NJ
• Guam

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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