Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Construction Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters- Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. o Steel toed boats are required on the 1st day of employment. All other PPE will be provided by NNS.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities. Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules. Obtains and supervises outside contractors. Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities. Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects. Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements. Provides engineering consulting services to local and divisional offices. o Work on a project cell overseeing large construction projects. o Applicant should be able to be in the field and oversee construction activities for conformance with requirements and safety standards. o Applicant should have technical writing experience to write up field conditions as observed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Preference for a construction management degree. o Specific job experience on construction projects with a general contractor. o Experience reviewing engineered drawings.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
WORK HOURS: 5/40 workweek.
Job Number:
217211
Job Location:
Newport News, VA
Rate:
Up to $48.25 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
02/24/2026
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
