O41O48 Engineer Mechanical 2

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 43697
Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

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 HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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

The Mechanical System Engineer position requires a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical oversight for various mechanical utility distribution systems and plants. The Mechanical System Engineer will be 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 candidates 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

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.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Masters Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

- 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.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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.

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 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.

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Req ID: 43697Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTYEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: Relocation assistance will be availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:NoClearance Required:No - Clearanc...