Senior Engineer

Overview The GBS Group, an engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Engineer join our Virginia Beach headquarters office. The GBS Group designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to most advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as to special purpose platforms and assets. Our office is located within 10 miles of the Virginia Beach resort area and the downtown Norfolk Waterfront shopping district. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Provide expert technical engineering advice and independently evaluate and analyze the scope of conventional and innovative problem areas and plan and recommend technically sound processes and solutions. Develop procedures for conducting tests on various mechanical, electrical/electronic, and structural equipment, components, and systems. Determine special equipment and instruments needed to acquire operating data and test requirements based on repair work accomplished. Perform technical evaluations for acceptable substitutes for materials, based on engineering evaluation of material properties, environmental considerations, service conditions and system operating parameters. Prepare technical working documents such as Job Summaries and Task Group Instructions, which break the work down to the shop man-hour level providing all phases of the job including, but not limited to, site preparation and restoration, pre-fabrication, rip out, modification, reinstallation, material requirements, and testing of cognizant system equipment or components for mechanical, electrical and structural areas assigned. Act as a troubleshooter in the identification and resolution of problems encountered during installation, grooming, or testing phases of waterfront production efforts. Qualifications Candidates for this position must possess the following professional experience and qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture At least 10 years practical design engineering experience, at a professional level, in responsible engineering duties. At least 4 years progressive design experience (within last 7 years) involving design and working plan development for construction, conversion or modernization of U.S. Naval Ships (does not include maritime ship design). Professional Engineer's License preferred EEO Statement The GBS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.