Engineer I - Structural

North Kingstown, RI Electric Marine Full-time Posted Oct 8, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Engineer I - Structural, full-time, on-site in North Kingstown, RI, in the Electric Marine sector.

Overview

As part of the QP Manufacturing and Construction Engineering organization you will put your engineering and problem solving skills to the test, seeing your solutions put into action in real time with a mix of assignments ranging from a few days to several weeks to complete.

This will be in support of Virginia Class construction. This is truly the best opportunity to apply engineering skills in support of a state-of-the-art nuclear submarine construction facility.

This position is ideal for the highly motivated individual who enjoys getting their hands dirty; working directly with production tradespeople and management, developing designs from inception to use on a variety of interesting applications. Job assignments will include design development and production support of:

Lifting and handling fixture designs and process support

Lifting & handling arrangements – learning state-of-the-art crane capabilities and heavy load transporter operations

Lifting and handling drawings and build strategies

Fixture Design and Engineering to support Manufacturing.

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI location.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil (Structural) Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree

0-5 years of post graduate engineering experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense

Preferred

Experience and knowledge in submarine design and/or construction

Knowledge of lifting/handling methods and/or structural fabrication techniques

Knowledge of lifting/handling methods and/or structural fabrication techniques

NX, Teamcenter, SOLIDWORKS, and/or AUTOCAD experience in 3D model manipulation, structural analysis, and 2D drawing development

Experience with EB Manufacturing Engineering Documents or Lifting and Handling Procedures

Skills

Highly motivated

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Drive to be successful, and excellent attention to detail while being comfortable working in a dynamic construction environment

A demonstrated ability in multi-tasking and technical project management is desirable

Capability to learn and apply NRE knowledge to future work

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside

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