PLC ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4/CONTROLS ENGINEER

PLC ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 4/CONTROLS ENGINEER Location:  Newport News, Virginia, United States Date:  Mar 12, 2026 Req ID: 45846  Team: O48 CRANE ENGR&QLTY  Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes  Full-Time Shift: 1st  Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available  Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework  Travel Requirement:  No  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start    Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.   The Role This position provides engineering cognizance and technical support for NNS low voltage electrical and controls systems. The O41 Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the controls systems and software for complex equipment and machinery, utility infrastructure, building operating systems, and submarine delivery/transportation systems. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within assigned system(s) Provide technical direction to maintenance personnel and controls technician team to support routine and non-routine equipment repair work Maintain configuration control of PLC programs for NNS systems and equipment Produce and/or oversee the development of technical documentation that govern the system design, configuration, and operation of NNS controls systems Participate in project design and implementation process for system related projects Develop a long-range strategic plan for controls improvements for assigned systems and equipment Develop and maintain critical system metrics Develop and maintain technical training for junior engineers and controls technicians Oversee project/system testing to ensure system meets technical requirements and operates at peak performance   Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;  Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;  Ph.D. and 4 years of experience. Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Nice to Have Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics is preferred Knowledge and experience with: PLC programming and logic development (various programming languages) Robotics/machine automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) Network Communication Protocols Relay interfaces Technical aptitude and understanding of both electrical and mechanical components and how they work together as a system