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Senior Crane Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton, CT · Posted November 3, 2026

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About the job

Overview

SHIPPINGPORT (ARDM-4) Provides dry docking services to commissioned vessels of the US Navy. We are seeking an experienced crane engineer to take cognisance of the structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical equipment used in lifting and handling operations on-board the facility with specific responsibility for overhead cranes, forklifts and personnel lifts.

This position requires an individual with strong system and program knowledge/experience. Specifically: NAVSEA and NAVFAC Weight Handling Progam(s). With this knowledge/experience the candidate should be able to resolve technical problems, recommend design changes, coordinate with vendors as necessary and provide procedural and technical support to the department. In this role the Engineer will also communicate with all levels of operations.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree or Higher

5+ years of post graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

1+ years of NAVSEA or shipyard experience

Skills

Knowledge of AISC, OSHA, NEC and ASME standards

Technical presentations skills

Standardized reporting and requests skills

Excellent communication skills

Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet