HII · 1 month ago
O41/O48 CRANE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expHII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Crane Engineer will focus on overseeing crane certification and repairs, developing technical directions, and conducting electrical design and evaluations.
Health CarePublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Overseeing certification and repairs of bridge, gantry, whirler, and mobile cranes
Developing and issuing technical directions after thorough on-site troubleshooting and evaluations
Some circuit design may be required
Work closely with maintenance departments
Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks
Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Climbing and working at heights is common
Candidate should have significant electrical engineering experience with electrical system design, maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial equipment and/or crane/lifting and handling equipment
Supports crane breakdown response and certification cycles
Experience with VFD driven motors and radio controls for both AC & DC systems
Preferred proficiency in PLC programming, Auto CAD, and relevant electrical engineering software
Preferred to have knowledge of electrical codes, standard, and regulations
Self-motivated with strong leadership, effective communication, and computer skills are essential
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on efficiency and reliability
Strong project management, collaboration, and organizational skills are preferred
Candidates may need the ability to be attain a security clearance and be TLD qualified
Benefits
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
And more
Company
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
10001+ employees
Funding
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