Engineering Technician

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U.S. Navy

Engineering Technician

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT

    Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and that’s exactly what you’ll get. Do your job right, and you’ll build structures that will last for years to come—and a career that will take you wherever you want to go.

    ENGINEERING JOBS IN THE NAVY

    HULL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

    When things break on a Navy ship, duct tape won’t cut it. Hull Maintenance Technicians are the experienced welders and metal workers who can forge or fabricate just about anything a ship needs to repair everything from hull breaches to broken pipes—welding, brazing, plumbing, sheet metal, wood work…the list goes on.

    ELECTRICIAN’S MATE

    Whether you’re installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you’re fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match.

    GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL

    Few engines in the world are as powerful as a gas-turbine system on a Navy warship. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, from operating electrical plants to repairing wiring and circuitry. The strongest engines in the world need Sailors with the strength and skills to support them.

    GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – MECHANICAL

    If you like working with your hands, the Navy has plenty of jobs that fit the bill. But not all of them get to operate one of the world’s most powerful engines. To do that, you need to be a Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical. In addition to operating the turbines and propulsion equipment that keep the ship moving, you’ll also develop broad knowledge of fuel systems, steam systems and other systems related to propulsion.

    MACHINIST’S MATE

    Navy ships are constantly crossing the ocean, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to the shores of every continent on Earth. As a Machinist’s Mate, you help ensure your ship arrives safely. Whether you’re repairing a steam turbine or adjusting an aircraft elevator, you can expect to gain thorough working knowledge of all things mechanical on ships like cruisers and destroyers.

    ENGINEERING AIDE

    Engineering Aides directly assist Construction Engineers in developing final construction plans. They are responsible for performing the pre-construction prep work from blueprint planning to land surveying that helps ensure the success of the project.

    DAMAGE CONTROLMAN

    Damage Controlmen are the first responders who are critical to preventing accidents. Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are prepared for an emergency, since all engineers are trained as first responders and attend additional training (BECC-Basic Engineering Common Core) on the first line of defense when it comes to fires, flooding, and CBR attacks.

    PAY AND BENEFITS

    From the day you start, you’ll receive:

    • Competitive salary
    • Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
    • Free health insurance
    • Free housing
    • A retirement plan
    • Paid training
    • College credit

    EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

    • Undergraduate degree opportunities
      • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
      • Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
    • Professional credentials and certifications
    • College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    • U.S. citizen or equivalent
    • High school graduate or equivalent
    • 17 years of age or older

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    You’ll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every environment imaginable. You may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe, and you may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters.

    PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

    Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Machinist's Mates in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes

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  • About Us

    America’s Navy is approximately 450,000 Sailors, 300 ships and submarines, and 3,700 aircraft strong. Water and salt flow through our veins in the same proportion as the sea. That mighty force is the lifeblood of the greatest Navy ever to sail unstoppably upon it, slip stealthily beneath it or fly unchallenged above it. And we defend with honor, courage, and commitment every hour of every day. We are America’s Navy. We are forged by the sea.