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Position Summary:
Phoenix Group of Virginia seeks a General Engineer in Newport News, VA to support Navy inactive ship and vessel disposition programs at SUPSHIP. Responsibilities include technical documentation, work package support, IPT coordination, and stakeholder interface with NAVSEA and shipyard personnel. Requires a BS in Engineering and 3+ years in a defense or naval environment.
Position Description:
Phoenix Group of Virginia is seeking a General Engineer to support Navy inactive ship and vessel disposition programs at SUPSHIP Newport News. This role provides technical engineering support across a range of program areas including planning, documentation, and coordination with government and shipyard stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings hands-on naval or maritime engineering experience and thrives in a fast-moving, mission-focused environment.
Primary Functions:
- Provide engineering technical support to Navy inactive ship programs, including analysis, documentation, and coordination activities.
- Assist in the development and review of engineering products such as work packages, technical specifications, drawings, and assessments.
- Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and serve as a technical resource during planning and execution phases.
- Interface with SUPSHIP Newport News, NAVSEA, and shipyard personnel on technical matters related to vessel systems and disposition planning.
- Identify and document engineering issues, risks, and recommendations in coordination with program leads.
- Research historical vessel data, maintenance records, and technical documentation to support planning efforts.
- Prepare briefings, technical reports, and supporting documentation for government review.
- Perform site visits to vessels, shipyards, or government facilities as required to support program activities.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture, Systems, or related discipline) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a defense, shipbuilding, or naval environment.
- Working knowledge of ship systems, mechanical systems, or similar technical domains relevant to naval vessels.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and government documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Additional Requirements:
- Experience supporting NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, or a Naval Shipyard program.
- Familiarity with Navy inactive ship management, vessel disposition, or INACT planning processes.
- Background in ship systems (HM&E, C4I, nuclear plant support, or similar) is a strong plus.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification.
- Experience working in a government contractor environment on cost-type or fixed-price contracts.
Phoenix Group of Virginia Offers:
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive medical plans with Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and dental and vision coverage options
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(K) plans
- Professional development including up to $2,500/year reimbursement for pre-approved courses, trainings, continued education, and/or certifications
- Paid Flexible Time Off
- 9 paid holidays
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