Facilities Engineer – Civil / Structural Engineer

INTRODUCTION The Electric Boat shipyard is experiencing a period of continued unprecedented growth of existing and recently acquired facilities for renovations and fit out of new buildings.

The Groton Facilities Engineering department is comprised of Engineers, Project Managers and Designers. We are seeking a seasoned civil / structural engineer to provide engineering of critical infrastructure and project management for the 110+ year old Groton shipyard and local sites. GENERAL The candidate must be a motivated self-starter with an ability to work independently and seek guidance when needed. Candidate must establish a working relationship with facilities engineers, project managers, trade personnel, vendors, management, building officials and our Customer.

Additional duties include maintaining project quality, schedule, budget, contract requirements, subcontractors’ compliance, suppliers, estimates, documentation, close out, turnover and other duties required to execute.

About General Dynamics Electric Boat

Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of the shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will be responsible for oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of multiple simultaneous projects.
• The types of systems the candidate will be involved in are docks and marine structures, building structures, roadways, drainage, crane rail systems, underground utility systems.
• engineering analysis, floor loading, underground structure loads for heavy components, rehabilitation of columns, beams, reinforced concrete, post tensioned concrete, column sizing, and rehabilitation of deteriorated members.

Requirements

• Aptitude to read, understand and perform duties in compliance to the many EB procedures, policies and requirements are required.
• SAFETY Knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915 and 1926 minimum requirements to enable adherence to both Electric Boat’s Safety Manual and Contractor Safety, Health, and Regulations Manual.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT Responsibilities include engineering and developing the scope of work, preparing bid documents, vendor selection, securing internal funding, preparing purchase requisitions and in field project management of contractors and engineering design agents.
• Candidate must possess excellent written and communication skills to effectively run meeting and report project status to management and senior leadership.
• This position requires cross function, multi-discipline skills, including knowledge of: architectural, building envelope, civil, structural, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, other infrastructure and critical systems as they relate to the Groton shipyard and ancillary sites within Connecticut.
• BS (or higher) in Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering 5+ years’ post graduate experience in engineering or construction project management
• Candidate must possess a questioning attitude and desire to continue to learn the disciplines

Candidate must possess excellent written and communication skills

• Candidate must be organized and be able to manage multiple priorities
• Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and Word Physical Qualifications Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

Preferred

• 3+ years or more experience in leadership position in an engineering or project management environment
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Connecticut Project Management Professional (PMP) Experience with CMMS software

Candidate will be responsible to develop ROM estimates and business cases to obtain funding.