Propulsion Plant Engineer - Quonset Point

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North Kingstown, RI 02852In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering
  • 0-5 years of professional engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
  • Submarine operator experience preferred
  • Active DOD Secret clearance preferred
  • Prior Naval Nuclear Program experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Engage proactively with operations, inspection, and test teams to ensure quality and timely work completion
  • Develop engineered work directions to enhance material availability and maintain construction momentum
  • Coordinate continuous communication between personnel at Quonset Point and Groton shipyard
  • Support problem-solving for construction and test challenges in new shipyard settings
  • Focus on ensuring first-time quality in propulsion plant systems and components

Benefits

  • On-the-job training with experienced mentorship
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Engagement with a diverse team of experts in a specialized field
  • Involvement in cutting-edge projects within naval engineering
  • Work in a dynamic environment with potential for impactful contributions at significant facilities
Full Job Description
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.

    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
    Skills
    • 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

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