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ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3 - MANUFACTURING & SHOPS-March 2024
Newport News
Mar 28, 2026
About ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3 - MANUFACTURING & SHOPS

  ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 3 - MANUFACTURING & SHOPS

  Location:

  Newport News, Virginia, United States

  Date: Jan 24, 2024

  Req ID: 36095

  Team: O41 PLANT ENGR

  Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

  US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

  Full-Time

  Shift: 1st

  Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

  Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

  Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

  Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

  With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – 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.

  The Role

  Specific to this position:

  Candidate should have extensive experience in specifying, designing, selecting, installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning machinery and equipment used in a heavy industrial manufacturing shop setting including machine shops, heavy metal fabrication shops, pipe bending operations, foundry operations, sheet metal operations, and machine tool design. Candidate shall have extensive knowledge of machine operations, alignments, control systems, feedback devices, and machine operations. Candidate will be responsible for developing machine specifications, managing suppliers of equipment and services (engineering, construction, etc.), and coordinating with customers to assure all production requirements are met. Candidate must ensure all safety and ergonomic requirements of human/machine interface are optimized. Candidate will be expected to meet all project metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.

  Additional areas of responsibility include and are not limited to:

  • Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.

  • Inspects or directs the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.

  • Candidate preferred to have some electrical engineering experience with electrical infrastructure, and low voltage power distribution.

  • Candidate preferred to have some electrical engineering experience with controls, ladder logic, programming and integration of robotic automation.

  • Position will develop experience in electrical field engineering, technical support, reviewing vendor technical product data, system design and configuration management

  • Position will develop experience in development of one-line diagrams; transformer sizing; MCC layout; conduit and cable sizing; and knowledge of NEC, arc flash analysis, coordination studies, and energy analysis.

  • Responsibilities will include directing work assignments of engineering service providers and contractors to design and construct shipyard facilities in a safe manner for production use.

  • Strong project management, communication, organizational and computer skills are essential.

  • Ability to work independently and be a part of cross-functional teams in accomplishment of complex tasks is required.

  • Ability to address technical, quality and business aspects of a project is essential.

  • Ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget is required.

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

  Must Have

  Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;

  Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

  Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

  Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

  Nice to Have

  • Shipyard experience is desirable

  • Heavy industrial facilities experience is desirable

  • Knowledge of National Building Codes, Plumbing Codes, Mechanical Codes, AISC, ACI, NEC, ASME, NFPA, AWS, and OSHA regulations is preferred

  • Experience mentoring less-experienced engineers and analysts.

  • Strong project management, communication, leadership, organizational and computer skills are required.

  • Experience in coordinating multi-trade projects including piping systems, controls, power, lighting, telecom, etc.

  • Electrical Engineering degree is preferred

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is preferred

  Why HII

  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 tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

  Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

  Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

  Do You Need Assistance?

  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

  Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

  ​

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