Engineer II (Mechanical Engineering)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes tasks with supervision and technical oversight at key junctures in development

• When confronted with change, identifies scope creep and the implication of requirements changes within own group

• Identifies potential problems within own products

• Supports research into internal (e.g. production, planning) and external customer (e.g. ABS, Navy, USCG) issues, interpreting as assigned

• Teaches known skills to other employees, and can mentor one Engineer in a specific skill as assigned

• Uses oral and written communication skills, including through e-mail, to draft presentations, reports, and external technical correspondence to line personnel for owners and production
• Participates in internal working groups, including documenting discussions, decisions, and outcomes
• Adheres to department processes

• Locates requirement (such as rules, regulations, contracts, references) that applies to tasked work and applicable revisions

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent in Engineering or Applied Sciences, or Professional Engineer's License

• Typically, at least two (2) years of practical experience, exclusive of education in engineering design.  Operational or shipyard test or production experience may contribute to this requirement

• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate desirable

• Qualifying skills include contributing to the department's team environment with a consistently positive attitude, a mindset to actively seek improving one's self, teammates, and work processes, initiative, accountability, commitment, and flexibility to changing assignments and processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The essential functions of this role require work in both an office and industrial setting. The role requires prolonged periods of working in a stationary position, operating a computer, computer programs, and standard office equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. The role requires perceiving information and communicating effectively with others in person, online, and on the phone. The role also requires prolonged periods of working in indoor and outdoor industrial settings.  Must have the ability to safely access, navigate, and traverse the shipyard, construction areas, production areas, ships, and warehouses. Must be able to transit uneven surfaces, and be agile to move quickly to avoid hazards and respond to unexpected obstacles. Must be able to observe, detect, identify, perceive, recognize, and process information to remain alert and timely comply with all safety requirements. Must be able to move, transport, and use equipment necessary to perform the essential duties. Duties performed on ships require ascending and descending stairs and ladders, transiting on scaffolding and at heights, transiting through manholes and other narrow, confined, or congested spaces. This position requires exposure to industrial areas which contain hazardous materials, loud noise (including sirens, horns, chipping, slamming, and hammering), dust, fumes, and exposure to weather.