Mechanical Engineer

12 month contract role, extension/conversion possible not guaranteed

US Citizenship is required

First Shift: 7:30AM - 3:30PM

• Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

The positions serves as the Mechanical System Engineer for the Utilities Engineering group. It requires a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical oversight for various mechanical utility distribution systems and plants. The Mechanical System Engineer is required to develop a cohesive working relationship with utility system operators and maintenance personnel. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of piping principles, centrifugal pumps and water distribution systems.

• The candidate’s day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned utility system(s)
• Provide engineering resolutions for system problems/configuration changes
• Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation.
• Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned utility system(s)
• Participate in the development of planned maintenance requirements
• Support resolution of unplanned events
• Develop and maintain critical system metrics
• Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects
• Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Mechanical Engineering degree with a Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working towards PE registration, is preferred. Knowledge of ASME codes and experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems is preferred.
• Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards is preferred.