Huntington Ingalls Industries

Naval shipbuilding and defense technologies

Mechanical Engineer 3

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeNewport News, VA, USA$99k - $122k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, plus 5 years of relevant exempt experience; or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Ability to gain and maintain a Confidential-level security clearance.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in fire protection, mechanical engineering, or another related discipline is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
Ability to build strong working relationships with production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel is preferred.
Knowledge of pertinent building codes, Virginia codes, NFPA standards and codes, ASHRAE recommendations, and OSHA regulations is preferred.
Experience with heavy industrial facilities is preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems, including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, or machines.
Serve as a technical expert for O41 Plant Engineering on facilities' mechanical systems, utility systems, process piping, fire protection and life safety systems, production equipment, and construction and repair specifications and requirements.
Provide technical leadership and direction to internal and external customers on mechanical-related matters to ensure inspections, routine maintenance, and construction projects comply with applicable codes and Newport News Shipbuilding specifications and requirements.
Perform mechanical evaluations, conduct building and infrastructure assessments, and respond to emergent safety-related issues in a large industrial facility setting.
Lead root cause analysis and develop corrective actions to resolve unplanned events.
Direct work assignments of consultants and contractors to ensure shipyard facilities are maintained safely.
Support design reviews of contractor project submittals to ensure proper design, installation, and commissioning in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and best practices.
Prepare or review studies and make recommendations supporting development of the Facilities' Long Range Strategic Plan for critical systems and equipment.
Support assigned key strategic business development and strategic initiatives, completing tasks on schedule and within budget.
Mentor younger engineers within the O41 Plant Engineering organization and assigned Engineering team.

Desired Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in fire protection, mechanical engineering, or another related discipline.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with Newport News Shipbuilding production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel.
Knowledge of pertinent building codes, Virginia codes, NFPA standards and codes, ASHRAE recommendations, and OSHA regulations.
Experience with heavy industrial facilities.
AutoCAD and Inventor experience.

Req ID: 49405
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: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $99,000.00 to $122,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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. 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

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.

Primary job functions specific to this position include:

Serve as a technical expert for O41 Plant Engineering on Facilities’ mechanical systems, utility systems, process piping, fire protection/life safety systems, production equipment, construction and repair specifications/requirements, etc.
Provide technical leadership and direction to internal and external customers on mechanical-related matters to ensure inspections, routine maintenance, and construction projects are performed in accordance with applicable codes and NNS-specific specifications/requirements
Perform mechanical evaluations, conduct building/infrastructure assessments and respond to emergent safety related issues in a fast paced, large industrial facility setting.
Act as a lead in performing root cause analysis and developing robust corrective action to drive the resolution of unplanned events.
Direct work assignments of consultants and contractors to ensure shipyard facilities are maintained in a safe condition.
Support design reviews of contractor project submittals to ensure that proper design, installation and commissioning is accomplished while complying to applicable codes, regulations and best practices
Prepare and/or review studies and make recommendations supporting the development of the Facilities’ Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) for critical systems and equipment.
Support key strategic business development and strategic initiatives as assigned and developed. Ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget
Serve as a mentor for younger engineers within the O41 Plant Engineering organization and assigned Engineering team

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

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or other related discipline.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with NNS production, engineering, safety, maintenance, and contractor personnel
Knowledge of pertinent Building Codes, Virginia Codes, NFPA Standards/Codes, ASHRAE Recommendations, and OSHA regulations
Experience with heavy industrial facilities
Ability to gain and maintain a Confidential level security clearance
AutoCAD and Inventor experience

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.

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.

About the Company

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Naval shipbuilding and defense technologies

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds, and maintains advanced ships and defense technologies for national security. It operates through three divisions: Ingalls Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding, which construct ships such as aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, destroyers, and other naval assets for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and Mission Technologies, which develops cybersecurity, unmanned systems, and C5ISR solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning to support military operations. The company combines traditional naval shipbuilding with advanced tech like space operations, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems across land, sea, and air. This makes HII different from competitors by integrating end-to-end ship construction with high-tech defense solutions under one umbrella. Its goal is to help maintain global security and national defense by delivering reliable ships and integrated defense technologies to customers.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 2011

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