Engineer, Construction

HII

. Plan, design and oversee construction of new or expanded facilities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the design and construction of electrical, mechanical, and structural systems within industrial environments, ensuring compliance with codes and quality standards. Proficient in preparing project cost estimates, startup documentation, and coordinating multiple construction projects with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringFive Years Of Relevant ExperienceElectrical, Mechanical And Structural Work ManagementProject Cost EstimationSafety Assessments And Quality Control

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Hard Skills

Construction PlanningArchitectural And Engineering DesignCost EstimationConstruction SurveillanceTroubleshooting Design ConflictsStartup And Commissioning DocumentationQuality InspectionsCode ReviewMaterial SelectionProject Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Utility InfrastructureIndustrial ConstructionContractor ManagementFunctional StudiesConstruction PlansSpecificationsStakeholder CoordinationOperational ProceduresTraining DevelopmentConstruction Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, design and oversee construction of new or expanded facilities
Prepare architectural, engineering and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications and schedules
Obtain and supervise outside contractors
Recommend architectural and engineering design procedures and standards
Supervise detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction and final inspection of facility projects
Conduct construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements
Provide engineering consulting services to local and divisional offices
Manage design and construction of electrical, mechanical and structural work and systems
Review codes, calculations, drawings, specifications, constructability and material selections or substitutions
Troubleshoot design and construction conflicts and provide technical solutions
Perform project-specific safety assessments and audits, quality control and quality inspections
Prepare startup and commissioning documents, checklists, operating procedures and training
Resolve engineering problems on site during construction
Investigate problems during testing and operations, resolve issues and direct retesting
Coordinate and manage multiple construction projects with stakeholders, customers, maintenance and operations personnel
Prepare project cost estimates and work with third parties to develop studies before design
Work under general supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program, or relevant Bachelor degree in Construction Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or relevant Construction degree
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; or Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
Three years of experience in an industrial environment
Experience managing design and construction of electrical, mechanical and structural work/systems associated with utility infrastructure, buildings and other industrial construction projects
Ability to review codes, calculations, drawings, specifications, constructability and material selections/substitutions
Experience with contractor management, troubleshooting design or construction conflicts, technical solutions, safety assessments/audits, quality control and quality inspection
Ability to prepare startup and commissioning documents, including checklists, operating procedures and training
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple construction projects with multiple stakeholders, customers, maintenance and operations personnel
Ability to prepare project cost estimates and develop studies with third parties
No clearance required to start

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
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
Educational and training programs for continual career growth