ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4 at HII in Newport News, VA
- Company: HII
- Location: Newport News, Virginia
- Salary: $124K – $153K
- Job type: full time
- Workplace: onsite
- Posted: 2026-11-03
Job description
Req ID: 50689 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 Requirements: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00 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. Specific to this position: This position will support facilities projects and engineering team in either the plant engineering, project engineering, or crane engineering team. A Professional Engineer’s license is desirable. Candidate shall demonstrate thorough knowledge of applicable regulations, codes and standards for this position. Candidate shall possess the ability to create mechanical designs independently as well oversee others in the evaluation, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex utility systems, building systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.) and industrial equipment. Candidate shall have basic understanding of electrical interfaces with mechanical systems. The candidate shall be capable of solving problems in an organized manner. Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Nice to Have Basic MS Office suit and AutoCAD skills are needed (Word and Excel) as well as the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, peers and customers. Additional skills needed are the ability to work in AutoCAD, understanding of simple electrical and structural drawings, use project scheduling tools, understanding of the various types of submittals associated with a project, an understanding of legal and sourcing requirements. 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 continu
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