Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD. BS in Mechanical Engineering/ABET Engineering degree required. Required PPE Hard hat, steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. The positions serves as the Mechanical System Engineer for the Utilities Engineering group. It requires a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical oversight for various mechanical utility distribution systems and plants. The Mechanical System Engineer is required to develop a cohesive working relationship with utility system operators and maintenance personnel. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of piping principles, centrifugal pumps and water distribution systems. The candidates day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned utility system(s) Provide engineering resolutions for system problems/configuration changes Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation. Develop a long range strategic plan for improvements to assigned utility system(s) Participate in the development of planned maintenance requirements Support resolution of unplanned events Develop and maintain critical system metrics Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Mechanical Engineering degree with a Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working towards PE registration, is preferred. Knowledge of ASME codes and experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems is preferred. Shipyard/Nuclear facilities experience is desirable. Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards is preferred.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Must have a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
WORK HOURS: 5/40 work week. First Shift 7:30AM-4:00 PM
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Job Number:
215709
Job Location:
Newport News, VA
Rate:
Up to $55.35 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
10/29/2025
Last Updated:
10/30/2025
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Andrew Craft
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:acraft@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
