Submarine Structural Engineer: Deck Plate Construction

General Dynamics Electric Boat

North Kingstown (RI)

On-site

USD 1 - 2

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI, seeks a deck plate construction engineer to provide structural technical support during VIRGINIA class submarine construction. Reporting to the Supervisor of Structural Engineering, you will assist trade personnel and coordinate SMEs to resolve design and construction issues.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural disciplines and 1–5 years of post-graduate experience, with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil (Structural), Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Marine/Ocean or Aeronautical engineering.
1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

Proactively assist trade personnel to overcome construction problems and facilitate implementation of design changes and process improvements.
Evaluate shipyard issues and develop technically acceptable resolutions via Engineering Reports and TIR Unsats.
Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements.
Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs to adjudicate construction problems.
Occasionally perform engineering calculations for as-built configurations.
Perform surveillances of manufacturing, inspection and testing of trade work in the Quonset Point shipyard.
Interface with trade personnel, management and Navy representatives.