ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (NAVAL ARCHITECTURE)

$88,183 - $114,634/Yr

United States Navy - Norfolk, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Norfolk, VA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Engineering Technician (Naval Architecture) position at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard involves providing technical guidance and support for complex naval architecture projects. The role requires coordination of personnel efforts, preparation of testing procedures, troubleshooting of structural systems, and procurement of materials and services related to various projects. This position is essential for ensuring that projects meet scheduled deadlines and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for preparation of lists on drawings required to execute complex projects.
• Coordinate the efforts of assigned personnel to ensure scheduled deadlines are met.
• Prepare procedures for conducting tests on various systems and components involved with food service, medical, magazines, work ships, weapon systems, etc.
• Identify and resolve problems encountered during installations or testing phases of waterfront production efforts.
• Troubleshoot and repair structural systems and components aboard ships at sea.
• Provide direction for the procurement of special material and services associated with assigned projects.
• Schedule the completion dates for various phases of projects to satisfy production requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience evaluating and applying the latest developments and techniques in solving problems not readily treatable by traditional or accepted methods.
• Experience serving as a technical authority within the branch and the shipyard for the full range of shipyard naval architectural facilities, systems, and components.
• Experience applying principles and practices of naval architecture engineering.
• Experience communicating and cooperating in areas of work that interface with personnel of other engineering disciplines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.