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215709 - MECHANICAL ENGINEER 3

Industry
ENG
Region
VA-Virginia
City
Newport News
State
VA
Rate
Up to $55.35 DOE
Duration
12 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering/ABET Engineering degree required.
  • Required PPE Hard hat, steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection

    • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

    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. The positions serves as the Mechanical System Engineer for the Utilities Engineering group. It requires a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical oversight for various mechanical utility distribution systems and plants. The Mechanical System Engineer is required to develop a cohesive working relationship with utility system operators and maintenance personnel. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of piping principles, centrifugal pumps and water distribution systems. The candidate’s day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned utility system(s)
  • Provide engineering resolutions for system problems/configuration changes
  • Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation.
  • Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned utility system(s)
  • Participate in the development of planned maintenance requirements
  • Support resolution of unplanned events
  • Develop and maintain critical system metrics
  • Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects
  • Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Mechanical Engineering degree with a Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working towards PE registration, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ASME codes and experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems is preferred.
  • Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience is desirable.
  • Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards is preferred.

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    Must have a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

    WORK HOURS:

    5/40 work week. First Shift 7:30AM-4:00 PM

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    Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    Andrew Craft
    acraft@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
    Newport News, VA 23606

    Phone: (757) 595-0005 x173 or (877) 244-5418 x173

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.