O41​/O48 Crane Engineer Electrical

O41/O48 CRANE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII.

• Req
• Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship Required for this Position:
  Yes
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Shift: 1st
• Relocation:
  Relocation assistance will be available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
  No - Not eligible for telework
• Travel Requirement:
  No
• Clearance Required:
  
  No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

This position is with the Crane Engineering and Quality Engineering group overseeing certification and repairs of bridge, gantry, whirler, and mobile cranes. The primary responsibility will be developing and issuing technical directions after thorough on-site troubleshooting and evaluations. Some circuit design may be required. Individual will be required to work closely with maintenance departments. This position requires occasional on-call duty, infrequent shift rotation, or weekend work as determined by the program.

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;
• Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;
• Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Climbing and working at heights is common.
• Candidate should have significant electrical engineering experience with electrical system design, maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial equipment and/or crane/lifting and handling equipment.
• Supports crane breakdown response and certification cycles.
• Experience with VFD driven motors and radio controls for both AC & DC systems.
• Preferred proficiency in PLC programming, Auto CAD, and relevant electrical engineering software.
• Preferred to have knowledge of electrical codes, standard, and regulations.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership, effective communication, and computer skills are essential.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
• Strong project management, collaboration, and organizational skills are preferred.
• Candidates may need the ability to attain a security clearance and be TLD qualified.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning…