Engineering Technician V

Job Title: Engineering Technician V

Job Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Job Category: Engineering

Job Status: Full Time

Salary Range: $35 - $45/hr

Job Description:

An established engineering firm has an immediate opening in its Virginia Beach office for a Steam Critical Spares Engineering Technician. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for producing work for Amphibious Surface Ship Steam Propulsion Plant Equipment Engineering, Inspection/Assessment, Procurement, Overhaul, Refurbishment, logistics support, and life cycle support.

Job Duties:

• Working as part of a highly proficient and skilled engineering team in an office environment and onsite at industrial repair facilities.
• Manage and track material movements and perform warehouse management and inventory control functions.
• Perform duties as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of steam propulsion and auxiliary support equipment and repair processes.
• Build professional relationships with Customer, while representing QED Systems Inc. as a knowledgeable engineering professional.
• Build strong working relationships with industrial repair facilities in the conduct of engineering oversight, Quality Assurance checkpoints and subject matter expertise, individually or as part of a team.
• Travel will be required between office and repair facilities. Some travel may extend outside of the area for extended periods.

Qualifications:

• Target seven (7) years of engineering experience in the performance of conventional steam or nuclear propulsion equipment maintenance and modernization on U.S. Navy ships. Experience can be obtained concurrently.
• Target five (5) years of specialized experience managing engineering functions and processes for U.S. Navy Amphibious Ships, Steam Propulsion Plants, and associated equipment, piping, valves and systems.
• Specialized experience required in US Navy technical procedures and repair procedures for steam system components.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, Navy Standard Items (NSI), technical manuals and other technical reference material.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Control processes, MIC Level 1 material handling and engineering oversight of various industrial repair facilities and repair processes
• Critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to perform critical engineering oversight while working alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, carry and transport up to 30 lbs.

Education:

Target Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or naval/marine engineering) from an accredited college or university.

Security Clearance:

U.S. citizenship required. Must meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

EOE, including disability/vets: Q.E.D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a drug test and background check prior to hiring.

Job Contact Information: Submit resume for this position by email to

rgoyet@qedsysinc.com