Engineering Technician 3

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. Support electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering disciplines .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering disciplines, with a strong focus on naval or marine ship design and compliance with NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, ANSI, and ASME standards. Proficient in producing technical documentation, conducting analyses, and utilizing PLM systems for effective design and configuration control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringStructural EngineeringNAVSEA StandardsPLM Systems

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Hard Skills

Technical DocumentationMathematical CalculationsData AnalysisEngineering DesignSchematic ProductionFlow Chart DevelopmentTechnical Report WritingProblem-SolvingDesign CoordinationManufacturing Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Computer-Based SoftwareConfiguration Control Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeNNS Apprentice School GraduateNavy Nuclear Power School Graduate

Industry Keywords

Navy ProgramsDoD ProgramsShipbuildingSubmarine DesignAircraft Carrier DesignSafety ProceduresIndustrial Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering disciplines
Assist in design, construction, and maintenance of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines
Translate engineering requirements into executable technical documentation and production support solutions
Interface daily with engineering, planning, quality, and deckplate operations
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, including laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes
Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings, flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics
Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas
Conduct preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided
Make quantitative judgments concerning technical data
Use personal computers for analyses and development of documentation and reports
Conduct tests and record data to support engineering evaluation or analysis
Support submarine, aircraft carrier, SSNX, AUKUS, and BBGN design, construction, and overhaul programs
Attend an invite-only hiring event onsite

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate; High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience; High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with shipyard safety procedures when in industrial areas
Experience in naval or marine ship design, particularly with Navy or DoD programs
Expertise in one or more design disciplines: structural, piping, electrical, arrangements, HVAC, or mechanical systems
Working knowledge of NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, ANSI, and ASME standards
Experience with PLM systems and configuration control tools
Previous experience as a lead designer or design team coordinator
Experience in research, design, and complex problem-solving
Strong computer skills/experience using computer-based software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience reading and interpreting written instructions, drawings, technical manuals, or other technical documents, and following processes and procedures
Ability to manage and track products in the assigned area of responsibility, represent the team in meetings, and brief management with status updates if needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
No relocation assistance available