Job Description

D471 Commissioned Ships Propulsion Plant – Mechanical Engineering supports commissioned submarines and training units in the Navy. We provide technical support for LOS ANGELES, SEAWOLF, OHIO, and VIRGINIA Class submarines, and for Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Sites. We provide the highest quality engineering services to support and enhance the operational availability and capability of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants.

Steam Plant Fluids Engineering provides technical expertise and life cycle support for all non-nuclear fluid systems on the S6G Moored Training Ships (MTSs), including unique engineered safety feature (ESF) systems. Additionally, we provide technical support for steam plant fluid systems on OHIO, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA Class submarines, and the S8G Prototype.

This position requires resolution of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Technical expertise and knowledge of propulsion plant fluid systems, Military and Federal specifications, welding, fasteners, materials, mechanical equipment, and general methods of manufacturing will be developed by frequently using these skills in performing technical evaluations.

• Evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyard.
• Perform cost/benefit analysis.
• Perform engineering studies and calculations.
• Resolve obsolescence issues and update provisioning documents.
• Develop ship alterations, maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings, and update operating instructions.
• Communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors.
• Function as a project engineer overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including:
• Overall technical quality
• Working in a team environment
• Maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or equivalent)
• 0-5 years of engineering experience post graduation.
• A strong ability to solve technical problems.
• Aptitude for learning and applying technical requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, chemical, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• Internship, co-op, senior design project, research, or other project experience
• Involvement in clubs, sports, or other campus activities
• Engineering experience in a professional setting
• S. Navy experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
• Experience with steam plant design, operations, or testing

Active DoD Secret clearance

Skills

• Ability to collaborate, ask questions, and learn quickly
• Growth mindset
• Passion for problem solving
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers
• Highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications