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421 Shipyard Engineering jobs in Newport News,VA
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Ndt Inspector
Trident Maritime Systems
Newport News, VA 23606
Onsite
- Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings accurately.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing and interpreting MT and UT inspections in production settings.
- Minimum 5–7 years of NDT experience within shipyard or heavy industrial environments supporting NAVSEA or NNS programs.
- Capable of working in confined spaces, elevated areas, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must hold or be able to obtain NDT Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT II), with proven experience in Magnetic Particle (MT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspection methods per NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with ISO, NAVSEA QA documentation and OQE practices.
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Engineering Technician 3 -23948
HII
Newport News, VA 23608
OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or HS + 5 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Candidate must have experience with Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF's) and tag-outs using the electronic Shift Operating Management System (eSOMS) is required.
- Candidate must be able to work in a shipboard environment during a major availability.
- Candidate must be able to lift, carry, transport heavy equipment and climb ladders and stand for extended periods of time.
- Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
- Level of Experience: Mid
- Required Travel: 0 - 10%
- Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job.
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Engineering Technician V
General Dynamics Information Technology
Norfolk, VA 23503
~ 34 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
- Travel Required: 10-25%
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science.
- Onsite
- Location: Customer Site.
- 8 + years of related experience
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Shipfitter - Navy
NSC Staffing
Newport News, VA 23606
OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
- Ability to use vibratory tools such as grinders and needle guns.
- Proficient in multi-pass tack welding (SMAW process).
- One hour for the vertical test.
- One hour for the overhead test.
- Experienced with oxygen/propane burning and heating torches.
- The test consists of: One hour of practice.
- Tack Welding Qualification: All Shipfitters must pass a Multi-Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test upon reporting for the first day of work.
- Process: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Visual inspection of welds (Level I) for six hours.
- Expertise in erecting and setting up complex-shaped hull plates and structural parts.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex structural drawings and blueprints.
- Experienced in the assembly and installation of structural ship components.
- Experience: At least 4 years of commercial or naval experience as a first-class shipfitter.
- Positions: Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.
- Physical Requirements: Experience working in physically demanding environments (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.) with the ability to handle manual labor and work at heights or in confined spaces.
- Filler Metal: MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations within the shipbuilding industry.
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Engineering Technician
Continental Tide Defense System
Norfolk, VA 23502
~ 34 min OnsiteRetirement Benefit
- Eligibleto obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Mustbe able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
- Sitevisits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending,crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, andinternal barge or boat structural components.
- Frequentexposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.
- Mustbe able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and aboard vessels.
- Exposureto open-air environments.
- Mustbe able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.
- Only local candidates will be considered.
- Maybe required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
- Mustpossess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, andnight vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects orirregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
- Requireprolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
- Strongunderstanding of QAWBs, OQE documentation, and structural inspection processes.
- Targetexperience of ten (10) years of experience in shipfitting or structural shiprepair, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Technicalexpert in shipboard structural repairs including insert installation, hullcuts, and steel fabrication.
- Provenleadership skills in a shipboard or industrial repair environment.
- Proficientin reading and interpreting NAVSEA drawings, welding symbols, and installationspecifications.
- Requiredto visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
- Maywork in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
- Wearvarious types of personal protective equipment (PPE), (i.e. ear plugs, safetyglasses, hard-hat, steel-toed boots, gloves) as required.
- Exposureto sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
- Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.
- Mustbe able to lift 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.
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Port Engineer
Crowley
Norfolk, VA 23503
Hybrid~ 34 minHealth InsurancePaid Time Off
- USCG license and/or Maritime graduate preferred.
- Valid driver's license and Passport required.
- Must be able to obtain a DOD Common Access Card.
- Bachelor's degree in marine engineering or a related field preferred;
- TWIC is not required.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.
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Quality Control Inspector (Job ID: 1214)
COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
Norfolk, VA 23503
~ 34 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must have ABS code construction experience.
- Must have a strong understanding of Government Specs.
- Must have expert knowledge of NAVSEA 009 Standard Items.
- Must have at least 5 years' experience in the Quality Assurance/Control field and technical or vocational training.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Must have knowledge of NAVSEA Standards, QA. & OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1920 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards) & 1915 (Personal Protective Equipment for Shipyard Employment).
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Must have extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel), D1.2 (Aluminum), D1.5 (Bridge Code), and D1.6 (Stainless Steel).
- Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and Quality Assurance requirements
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
- Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
- Must have a valid Driver's license and a clean DMV record.
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QA/NDT Inspector
Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC
Chesapeake, VA 23322
~ 47 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- Must be able to safely access shipyard and shipboard work areas, including climbing ladders, navigating uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 lbs and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Candidates must be able to gain access to area shipyards and naval bases (NN-HII, NASSCO, BAE Systems, MHI, NNSY, NOB etc.).
- Candidates must follow company/ship/yard safety rules at all times, and ensure these rules are followed by others.
- Candidates must also be willing to work overtime/weekends (when required).
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Shipfitter - Navy
Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
Portsmouth, VA 23709
Requires Travel
- This position may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
- You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
- A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You may be subject to random drug testing.
- You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- This may be a bargaining unit position.
- Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
- This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: **ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE.**
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require exposure to high noise levels.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
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Quality Inspector I
Oceaneering
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Requires TravelEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing quality assurance and control inspections on U.S. Navy shipboard Hull.
- In lieu of the degree or apprenticeship, a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience with quality assurance/control. programs, machining skills, and a comprehensive understanding of submarine procedures, processes, and methods is required.
- Graduate of shipyard apprentice program or Associate's degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
- Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E;) systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and engineering drawings.
What companies are hiring Shipyard Engineering jobs in Newport News,VA?
- Trident Maritime Systems
- HII
- General Dynamics Information Technology
- NSC Staffing
- Continental Tide Defense System
- Crowley
- COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
- Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC
- Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
- Oceaneering
- Trident Maritime Systems
- HII
- General Dynamics Information Technology
- NSC Staffing
- Continental Tide Defense System
- Crowley
- COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
- Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC
- Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
- Oceaneering

