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Marine Carpenter (Technician)

Hampton, VA · On-site

$21 - $28.50/hr

Knowledge of wooden boat construction and repair techniques * Ability to assess the quality of ... Assisting supervisor with structural design, planning, layout, and installation * Must possess own ...

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Marine Carpenter (Technician)

Hampton, VA · On-site

$21 - $28.50/hr

Knowledge of wooden boat construction and repair techniques * Ability to assess the quality of ... Assisting supervisor with structural design, planning, layout, and installation * Must possess own ...

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What is the difference between Boat Design vs Marine Engineering?

AspectBoat DesignMarine Engineering
Primary FocusCreating the conceptual and detailed design of boats and shipsDeveloping and maintaining the mechanical systems and propulsion of ships
Required CredentialsDegree in Naval Architecture, Marine Design, or related fieldsDegree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, shipyards, officesShipyards, offshore facilities, engineering offices
Industry UsageUsed by naval architects and boat buildersUsed by marine engineers and ship operators

Boat Design focuses on creating the aesthetic and structural aspects of boats, while Marine Engineering emphasizes the mechanical systems and propulsion. Both roles are essential in shipbuilding but differ in their core responsibilities and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Boat Design job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Program Representative - Construction Support

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Newport News, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

General Dynamics Electric Boat rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 164 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

The COLUMBIA (CLB) Program is Electric Boat’s largest and most important construction program, and you can be part of the team that leads it! Construction efforts on the CLB Program are ramping up, and we need exceptional people to lead the program.  Construction Program Representatives (CPR) lead the functional areas of EB with the goal of achieving all program objectives. CPRs fill a variety of roles, such as material/vendor logistics support, planning and design, engineering liaison, and coordinating the construction of CLB modules.  CPRs are responsible for approving critical decisions involving cost, schedule, quality, and continuous improvement, continuously measuring each functional area’s performance against objectives, initiating prompt corrective action, and representing EB to the Navy (SOSNN/PMS397) and Huntington Ingalls Industries – Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) for all program issues.

The CLB CPR position is located at the Electric Boat site office at HII-NNS facility in Newport News, Virginia.The ideal candidate is well-organized, an excellent communicator, thinks strategically but can professionally address urgent and emergent tactical issues.  The selected candidate is a self-starter, bringing new and innovative ideas for improvement of the CLB Construction Program. CPRs are the direct representative of the Program Manager, and will be the voice of the Program Office to the HII-NNS deckplate team.  This position is a tremendous opportunity to learn about all functional areas of both HII-NNS and EB, while also contributing to a key enterprise need.  The selected candidate will be responsible for leading all functional areas with readiness, execution and delivery of CLB Class submarine modules from the HII-NNS shipyard.

This is a high visibility position to shipyard and senior leadership.  Successful candidates, with experience, will be expected to engage with all levels of management to report progress, seek assistance, and manage activities to ensure timely corrective actions are taken and sustained to meet contract requirements.  Engagement will be throughout the waterfront organizations, including Planning, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Test, Contracts, Finance, and SOSNN. Occasional overtime and travel to Electric Boat facilities in Connecticut and Rhode Island may be required.


Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Five+ years submarine construction experience with the NAVY OR Five+ years shipyard experience with submarine construction

Preferred: 

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Shipyard experience

  • Knowledge or experience with detail planning and production control work associated with module shipments

  • Experience working with NNS Program and Functional management & NNS business systems and tools

  • Program Management experience

  • Familiarity with material expediting, both manufactured and procured between NNS and Electric Boat

  • Familiarity with material shipment logistics, liabilities, and inter-company transfers

  • Active DOD Secret Clearance


Skills: 

  • Understanding of EB construction, ship certification and delivery
  • Familiarity with ship design, ship construction and Electric Boat’s business processes are highly desired
  • Familiarity with HII-NNS ship design, ship construction and business processes.
  • Must have well-developed interpersonal skills, communication skills and project management skills
  • Self-starter with attention to details
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to communicate at the executive level
  • Must be willing to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with Team Center
  • Familiarity with MRP
  • Familiarity with Electronic Desktop (PCM)
  • Basic working knowledge with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) & SPARS

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