Project Engineering Supervisor

Electric Boats$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Naval Architecture, Marine, Aeronautical/Aerospace, or similar)
  • 4+ years of post-graduate engineering experience
  • Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends
  • Experience in a shipyard environment preferred
  • Previous leadership experience and/or project management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Module Leads and General Foreman Support Engineers
  • Oversee engineering responses to emergent shipyard issues and ensure assessments are clear
  • Direct daily engineering support for efficient navigation of construction challenges
  • Track engineering actions needed to meet construction schedules
  • Set expectations for Module Lead participation in production meetings and status reporting
  • Collaborate with leadership to integrate technical risks and create mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering evaluations for construction and testing events

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge shipbuilding operations
  • Involvement in first-of-class construction and significant engineering challenges
  • Supportive of work-life balance through flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Overview

The Groton D377 Project Engineering Team is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor to lead and develop a team of Module Leads and general foreman support engineers supporting SSBN 826 and 827 construction. This leadership role is responsible for guiding engineers who serve as the primary technical point of contact between Engineering and Operations for assigned modules and general foreman. 

The Supervisor ensures the team is equipped to provide timely engineering support, drive closure of issues affecting construction progress, and maintain strong communication across trades, engineering disciplines, and shipyard management. This role is pivotal in supporting first‑of‑class construction and ensuring modules progress through assembly, outfitting, test, and delivery. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Module Leads and General Foreman Support Engineers, ensuring strong technical performance, effective communication, and alignment with shipyard priorities.
  • Oversee engineering responses to emergent shipyard issues; ensure assessments are communicated clearly to trade leadership and shipyard management.
  • Direct the team’s daily support to the trades, enabling efficient navigation of disclosures, work packages, build sequence questions, and technical clarifications.
  • Prioritize and track drawing revisions, change notices, and other engineering actions required to support construction schedule needs.
  • Set expectations for Module Lead participation in production meetings (startup, plan of the day, shift turnover) and ensure accurate reporting of holdups, risk areas, and action statuses.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Engineering leadership to integrate technical risks into project discussions and develop forward‑looking mitigation strategies.  
  • Work Closely with the Ships Manager.
  • Guide the team’s coordination of multidisciplinary engineering evaluations supporting manufacturing, construction, testing, and certification events.
  • Maintain awareness of shipyard policies, processes, and major evolutions, ensuring the team provides informed, consistent technical guidance.
  • Support government certification events and interface with internal and external stakeholders as necessary. 
Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

  • B.S. Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Naval Architecture, Marine, Aeronautical/Aerospace, or similar) 
  • At least four years of postgraduate engineering experience 
  • Willingness to work extended and/or weekend hours  

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience working in a shipyard environment
  • Experience with CR/CN processes and engineering change management
  • Previous experience as a Proactive Design Agent, Deckplate engineer, or Module Lead 
  • Operations or NAVY experience 
  • Previous experience in a leadership role 
  • Root cause analysis and learning session experience  
  • Experience with conducting engineering or operations surveillances 
  • Project management experience or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification 
  • 5+ years in a shipyard environment 
Skills

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership capability along with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills. Candidates should be highly motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and excel in a collaborative environment while guiding teams through complex technical and schedule‑driven challenges. Ability to navigate EB business systems (Teamcenter, Electronic Desktop, DLS/TLS/Critique Database, 3G, 7G, Artemis) is preferred. Knowledge of Teamcenter and COLUMBIA‑Class design is preferred. Working level knowledge of EB Planning organization is preferred. Direct knowledge of shipyard construction, overhaul & repair, and/or testing programs is preferred. Familiarity with shipyard organizational structure and procedures is preferred. 

Physical QualificationsClimbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Hot, Noise, Wet

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