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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for bath iron works welding in the United States is $26.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Bath Iron Works Welding job involves welding and fabricating metal components for naval ships at Bath Iron Works, a major shipyard in Maine. Welders use various techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, to assemble and repair ship structures. The job requires reading blueprints, following safety procedures, and maintaining high-quality standards. Experience or training in welding is often needed, and some positions may require certifications.

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To thrive as a Bath Iron Works Welding professional, you need expertise in various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with a high school diploma or equivalent—preferably supplemented by welding certifications. Familiarity with blueprints, welding equipment, and safety regulations, as well as certifications like AWS or NAVSEA, is often required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the production of high-quality, structurally sound components while maintaining safety and efficiency in a demanding shipbuilding environment.

What is the typical work environment like for welders at Bath Iron Works?

Welders at Bath Iron Works typically work in large industrial settings, such as shipyards and fabrication shops, on both indoor and outdoor projects. The work involves standing for long periods, working in confined spaces or at heights, and sometimes in varying weather conditions. Teamwork is essential, as welders frequently collaborate with fabricators, engineers, and quality control inspectors to ensure project requirements are met. Safety protocols are strictly enforced, and the environment is fast-paced, focused on building high-quality naval vessels. This dynamic setting offers welders daily challenges and opportunities to develop specialized skills.

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Infographic showing various Bath Iron Works Welding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,689 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Sr. / Principal / Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer, Waterfront Engineering

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

Bath, ME • On-site

$88K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description
We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $88,100 to $172,900. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.
As part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works (BIW) is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, building, and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. BIW's rich history reflects a continuous pattern of innovation, new technology, and process improvements. Today, we are revolutionizing naval shipbuilding. Since 1884, we have continued our tradition of leadership in technology and innovation. Engineering tasking, responsibilities, and hiring level will be based on experience.
The Engineering team is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to fill an Electrical Engineering position in our Waterfront Engineering Organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for different facets of Engineering that include supporting development, manufacturing, integration/installation, and testing, of Electrical Power, Lighting, and Controls systems installed shipboard, or in support of shipboard system operation.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership:
  • Be a safety leader for your team and ensure that each person leaves in the condition they came in.

Project/Task Execution:
  • Develop ship power and controls system revisions/updates through tasks and projects involving engineers across disciplines, subcontractors, or the customer.
  • Perform requirements analyses/evaluation, requirements decomposition, and resolution of requirements and specification conflicts.
  • Provide support to the Waterfront Liaison Design teams with alternate solutions to issues that comply with all contractual requirements.
  • Provide technical support to BIW's Manufacturing construction and test personnel mechanics to expedite resolution of emergent issues including ship testing and system activation.
  • Provide technical support to BIW's Manufacturing teams for vendor supplied equipment.
  • Perform calculations as required to validate designs and ensure they meet customer requirements.
  • Develop/maintain and provide technical leadership for assigned systems, diagrams, calculations, purchase specifications, and related tasks.
  • Review/Approve vendor equipment and other engineering documentation such as drawings, manuals, software, models, or other design documents produced as a part of external vendor contracts.
  • Support vendor qualification testing and test approval.
  • Interface with the local Navy customer, Construction Trades, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Fleet Service Engineering, Equipment vendors, and Design teams through appropriate correspondence to support manufacturing, testing, commissioning efforts, dock trials, sea trials, and resolution of technical issues with assigned systems/tasking.
  • Complete technical reports and conduct verbal presentations as required.
  • Develop and manage process improvements and cost-out initiatives to improve group performance.
  • Develop supporting documentation, procedures, tests, or training materials.

Team Collaboration and Communication:
  • Facilitate communication between Engineers and Designers to ensure successful engineering and design processes.
  • Interface with and support Waterfront Design, Waterfront Engineering, Program Office, Change Management, Estimating, Contracts, Materials, Planning, Manufacturing, Navy and other customer organizations as required.

Continuous Improvement:
  • Support the creation of plans for areas of improvement and conduct projects to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and reduce cycle times.
  • Collaborate effectively within the team and with other groups both internal and external to BIW.
  • Support proper and up-to-date process documentation for electrical engineering processes.

Required/Preferred Education/Training
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree is required.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering, or P.E. is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the following discipline(s) are required: Power and Controls Engineering.

Required/Preferred Experience
Sr. Engineer: 5+ years of experience required
Principal Engineer: 12+ years of experience required
Sr. Principal Engineer: 20+ years of experience required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings.
  • Ability to lead, organize, plan, and execute projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a positive team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work multiple priorities simultaneously, and to completion.
  • Strong Project Management skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Project are preferred.
  • Highly motivated, strong attention to detail with proven ability to work independently.
  • Some travel is required.
  • Operation of Microsoft Windows, Windows Software, and Microsoft Office products.
  • CAD skills are preferred.
  • A broad knowledge of and experience with a variety of computer systems, networking, technologies, troubleshooting is preferred, including network communication and protocols and data collection.
  • Experience working on power systems and power systems troubleshooting and testing is preferred.
  • Experience with electrical software, calculations, and modeling is preferred.
  • Data architecture and data management skills including database design and development are preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma training and/or experience is preferred.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration, and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)

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